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Hundreds came out to support Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital during its annual fundraising golf outing last year at The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor. This year’s event not only returns to Seawane, but will be played at the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence, and the Rockville Links Club in Rockville Centre as well.

Long Island’s largest hospital fundraiser tees off May 15

There’s nothing bigger on Long Island — at least as far as annual hospital golf fundraiser goes, and it kicks off Monday, May 15 at three Nassau County courses. Sponsored by Mount … more

By James Bernstein | 4/24/23

Christian Atwell, left, Mike Fenton, friend and business owner, and John Atwell enjoy the annual St. Atty’s Day festivities in honor of Chicago police officer and U.S. Army veteran Daniel Golden.

Atwell family honors officer Daniel Golden

The Atwell family of Rockville Centre held a special fundraiser to honor Chicago police officer and U.S. Army veteran Daniel Golden, who was paralyzed after being shot in the back while trying to break up a fight, following the 2023 St. Patrick's Day parade. more

By Stacey Taylor | 4/23/23

The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.

More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here

There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/18/23

Laurie Berkner returns to Long Island with her fantastic family-friendly show at The Space in Westbury on April 30.

Rockin' on with the Kids

She remains at the top of the children’s entertainment scene. Acclaimed as the “The Adele of the preschool crowd” or the “Queen of kindie rock,” Laurie Berkner is an industry unto herself. The first recording artist to perform in music videos on Nick Jr., her original songs, music videos, books, and three original off-Broadway musicals have made her ubiquitous in American households. more

By Karen Bloom | 4/12/23

Pictured with Tim Sullivan, center, are former Mayors Joseph Canzoneri and Catherine Hunt.

Tim Sullivan is the new mayor of Malverne. Why were former mayors there to congratulate him?

Two former Village of Malverne mayors joined with Tim Sullivan on election night to celebrate his victory as the new mayor. Sullivan won the election for mayor on March 21 with 66 percent of the … more

By Mark Nolan | 4/2/23

Students spoke directly to board members during the district’s board of education meeting on March 14.

Why was the West Hempstead school district board of education listening to students? Find out what was on the children's minds.

The West Hempstead School District’s Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council made a presentation to board members during the district’s board of education meeting on March … more

4/2/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Soccer icon David Beckham snaps a selfie with some of Long Island's best up-and-coming young soccer players during a surprise visit to the Mitchell Athletic Complex on Saturday, as part of the Sands Youth Power Initiative.

David Beckham, Carli Lloyd share soccer skills in Nassau County's Mitchell Athletic Complex

They flocked from all over Long Island to learn from one of soccer’s greatest — Carli Lloyd. But the 400 or so young athletes who gathered at the Mitchell Athletic Complex in Uniondale this past Saturday got an added bonus, with a chance to bend it like David Beckham — with David Beckham. more

3/16/23

Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.

Peter King debuts new opinion column

Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more

By Michael Hinman | 2/2/23

Affordable housing plan alarms Brian Curran

People have left New York in droves this past decade, and Brian Curran is ready to put that trend at an end. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/26/23

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