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West Hempstead parent Oroma Mpi-Reynolds, at lectern, was excited for her 4-year-old daughter, Riley, to be a part of Chestnut Street School’s pre-K program.

Malverne, West Hempstead schools to receive funds for pre-K programs

For the past 15 years, Karen Brohm, president of the West Hempstead School District Board of Education, has pushed for pre-kindergarten education in the district. As part of its current budget, a … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/15/21

Antonio’s Deli owner Antonio Bove, in black at left, and Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett, joined by local elected officials, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the deli’s 20th anniversary last Saturday.

Antonio’s Deli celebrates 20 years in Malverne

For the past 20 years, Antonio’s Deli, at 307 Hempstead Ave. in Malverne, has served the village a variety of meats, sandwiches, pastas, pastries and more. Local elected officials and … more

4/15/21

Malverne is one of 686 districts across the nation to receive this honor.

Musical excellence at Malverne Schools

The Malverne School District has again been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. This is the eighth consecutive … more

4/15/21

Rob Hallam celebrated as he took out the last of nearly 600 boxes of food donated to the Long Island Council of Churches food pantry during his 10th annual Moving Day celebration last Sunday.

Power to the people

The evening of April 10 was filled with uncertainties in the Hallam home, as Rob and Mary Hallam tried to fall asleep the night before their annual Moving Day celebration, when they planned to haul … more

By Ronny Reyes | 4/15/21

West Hempstead bowling coach Arthur O’Connor, right, was named as the 2021 David Dahms Coach of the Year. Above, he is pictured with Corey Spurlock, president of the Spokane County USBC Association in Washington.

West Hempstead bowler Arthur O’Connor named Coach of the Year

Bowling runs deep in the O’Connor family, according to West Hempstead bowler Arthur O’Connor III. His grandfather and father, both named Arthur, were well-known bowlers in New York, and … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/15/21

Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett was the first to sign a centennial proclamation to mark the village's 100th anniversary on Tuesday.

The Village of Malverne turns 100

Malverne’s village leaders, joined by local elected officials, stood on the front steps of Village Hall to recognize the village’s 100th anniversary on Tuesday. Malverne Mayor Keith … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/13/21

Mary Brennan Inn to host socially distant food drive

The Mary Brennan INN, at 100 Madison Ave. in Hempstead, will host a no-contact food drive on Saturday, Apri 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Donors will place donations on a table, with masked … more

4/12/21

Herald Inside LI held a live webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8 at 7 p.m.

Herald Inside LI hosts College webinar on upcoming fall semester

As a result of the pandemic, colleges everywhere have had no choice but to make social and academic changes to their school settings. Students, faculty and staff have adapted to our new … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/12/21

Heralds Executive Editor Scott Brinton earned first place for Spot News Photography for his photo essay on the Black Lives Matter protests in Merrick last June. Above, Davonte Hawkins, of Roosevelt, protesting in Merrick.

Heralds take home top honors in press contest

The Herald Community Newspapers took home 26 honors in the annual New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, which attracted more than 2,400 of entries from 151 newspapers across … more

Herald staff report | 4/10/21

Recreational marijuana use in New York state was legalized on March 31.

Malverne, West Hempstead residents react to state legalization of recreational marijuana

On March 31, New York state legalized recreational marijuana use — an effort years in the making — while setting regulations for a new industry and its taxation. Spanning 128 pages, … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/8/21

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