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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

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

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

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, at lectern, and the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs hosted an Interfaith Candlelight Vigil on April 1.

Candlelight vigil held for Georgia massage parlor victims

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs hosted an interfaith candlelight vigil on April 1. The vigil, which took place at the Theodore Roosevelt … more

4/8/21

The Lakeview Fire Department is facing a lawsuit for alleged harassment, which was filed by former Lakeview firefighter Yonatan Klein on March 19.

Lakeview Fire Department faces lawsuit

Former Lakeview Fire Department volunteer firefighter Yonatan Klein filed a lawsuit against the Lakeview Fire District, in which he alleged harassment, among other issues. Klein, of West … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/8/21

Country music star Eric Church will perform at the UBS Arena on Dec. 4.

Country music star Eric Church to perform at UBS Arena

Country music star Eric Church will be the first performer at the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park, with a concert on Dec. 4 as part of his “The Gather Again Tour.” The reigning Country … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/7/21

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