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Overcast Former Malverne fire chief celebrates 60 years
When a smoke alarm pierces the silence of the early morning hours, the beeper of 77-year-old Dave Weinstein sounds and he springs into action. Once serving as its fire chief, Weinstein remains an …
Malverne hosts annual Juneteenth Jubilee
New federal holiday honors when last slaves were freed
Malverne High School was abuzz on the afternoon of Friday, June 17 as the school celebrated its second annual Juneteenth Jubilee. The day was a mix of fun and recreation, but also reflection through …
Governor Hochul visits Chestnut Street school to push pre-K
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead on Wednesday, June 15, in large part to promote universal pre-kindergarten programs. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and …
Malverne High School seniors awarded for anti-racism essays
Two Malverne High School seniors know what it takes to combat racism, each winning a $500 scholarship from ERASE Racism for expressing their views in writing. Kayla George and Kareena Sukhnanan …
Second time's the charm: School budget finally passes
West Hempstead voters needed two trips to the polls, but a new school board budget was adopted Tuesday night, with 1,239 in favor, and 1,065 against.
Malverne drummer opens for the Rolling Stones
Malverne native drummer Blaise Lanzetta will be headed to Europe this month to once again help open for the Rolling Stones in their new tour, STONES SIXTY. Lanzetta is the drummer in Pittsburg …
Herald honors Long Island's best in health care
Many called them heroes at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. But for anyone who has ever paid attention at a hospital or any medical facility, they’ve always been super. Honoring them …
Editorial
Fight school violence with a unified voice
There is seemingly no place safer than home, but schools are supposed to be the next best thing.
Op-Ed
Why must we risk our lives to go to school?
Our country mourned the tragic events of a school massacre — again. But the day after the shooting in Uvalde . . .
Opinions
Letters to the Editor: East Rockaway, Lynbrook
That’s Jerry Kremer for youTo the Editor:Judging from the title of his column, “Will I have to hold my nose when I cast my ballot?” in last week’s Herald, I thought for sure …
It’s time to nominate a Long Island Red Cross hero
Do you know a hero? Someone who took extraordinary action to save a life or perform an unselfish and extraordinary act for a family member, friend, co-worker or a stranger? An act that changed a person’s destiny, or made a community impact.
Pearsall Project stirs up Cedarhurst neighbors
Nearly every resident who spoke in opposition to the proposed Pearsall Project in Cedarhurst at a public hearing on June 8 reflected the anger that community members expressed as far back as a meeting last August.
Safety
PSEG asks for caution while using balloons
Shiny, metallic Mylar balloons are a mainstay of celebrations such as graduations, weddings, Father’s Day and religious occasions that happen during the next few months. While they are festive, …
Cantor Galina Makaveyev honored by Temple Israel of Lawrence
Overcoming a dearth of Jewish education in her native Ukraine, Hewlett resident Galina Makaveyev became a cantor, and celebrated her 20th anniversary in that role at Temple Israel of Lawrence after the synagogue’s June 3 Shabbos service.