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Dave Weinstein has served the Malverne Volunteer Fire Department for a record six decades.

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 … more

By Kyle Chin | 6/30/22

James Lentini, left, Molloy University’s president, and Edward Thompson — the school’s vice president of advancement — celebrate Molloy’s new university status and a $2 million gift from S. Zaki Hossain.

Molloy celebrates the new 'U' with $2 million gift

Molloy University not only has a new name, but it also has a new gift — a $2 million one the school describes as its largest single gift in its 67-year history. more

By Tom Carrozza | 6/23/22

Drummer Blaise Lanzetta has been in music nearly as long as he can remember.

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 … more

By Kyle Chin | 6/16/22

Herald Community Newspapers senior editor Laura Lane won two first place awards during the annual ceremony hosted by the Press Club of Long Island.

Herald picks up seven awards from Press Club of Long Island

In its first in-person gala since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Press Club of Long Island handed out a number of awards on June 2 — including seven to Herald Community Newspapers. more

Staff Report | 6/9/22

FirstNet AT&T sponsors health care excellence awards

Many really started calling those who work frontlines — and behind the scenes — in the health care industry heroes at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. But they’ve always been heroes. more

STAFF REPORT | 6/2/22

Alexa Wahl, a recent graduate of the Aviation Center at Farmingdale State College, will fulfill her childhood dream of flying in the Bethpage Air Show.

Bethpage Air Show flies back into the Jones Beach skies

Alexa Wahl was just 7 when her family began attending the Bethpage Air Show. Standing on Jones Beach and staring at the sky, she would watch the planes gracefully soar past. It was then that Wahl … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/26/22

Severe storms move into southern Nassau County

People may have to hold onto their hats — and just about anything else — today as the National Weather Service warns a squall of severe thunderstorms are expected to invade. more

By James Bernstein | 5/16/22

Greg Waxman, now known as “The Patriot Man,” ran anonymously through Malverne each day during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.

Malverne's 'Patriot Man' to run for police and veterans on May 6

Before 2022, the identity of the man who ran throughout Malverne each day at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, carrying an American flag, was a mystery. more

By Robert Traverso | 4/21/22

West Hempstead residents Eric and Michele Peluso appeared on The Long Island Breakfast Club show on March 24 to spread word that Eric needs a Kidney donor. From left were Eric, show hosts Gregg Cajuste and Valentina Janek, and Michele Peluso.

Broadcasting for a kidney donor

The Long Island Breakfast Club Show, a podcast hosted by West Hempstead residents Valentina Janek and Gregg Cajuste, is helping to find a possible kidney donor for lifelong West Hempstead resident … more

By Lisa Margaria | 4/21/22

West Hempstead Bakery owner Sydney Perry, a South Floral Park resident, with her 4-foot-tall Easter basket cake, for which she was named champion in the Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship: Easter” competition.

W. Hempstead baker wins on Food Network

Sydney Perry, owner of Sydney’s Sweets in West Hempstead, won the Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship: Easter” series and the $25,000 first prize. “Overall, … more

By Lisa Margaria | 4/21/22

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