Social progress took a hit this month, especially for women and African-Americans.
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3/29/12
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In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene last August, the Red Cross provided shelter for some 5,000 displaced Long Islanders.
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3/8/12
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From Irish fiddling and step dancing to classical masterpiece featuring an appearance by renowned clarinetist Stanley Drucker, its a musical weekend on area stages.
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2/29/12
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Three local couples celebrated a renewal of their wedding vows at an affair of love held at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale on Valentine’s Day.
On a day steeped in romance, local …
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By Sean Harmon
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2/22/12
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The New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies recently announced a scholarship program for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in the water utility industry or …
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2/22/12
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The Elmont American Legion Post 1033 hosted the American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest Nassau County Finals on Dec. 17.
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By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com
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1/18/12
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Oceanside High School junior Alex Orandello is only 17, but he already has an impressive list of accomplishments.
He is an Eagle Scout, a member of Troop 332 in East Rockaway. He’s also a …
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Alex Costello
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1/11/12
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Exhibits and more...
Across Time & Place: Treasures from the Permanent CollectionThis rotating exhibition of highlights from the Heckscher Museum’s Permanent Collection features a broad …
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1/11/12
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Earlier this month, members of the American Legion Post 1029 Island Park were on-hand to donate a brand new 2011 Ford van to the Disabled American Veterans in Lynbrook. The van, which the Island Park …
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11/23/11
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The American Legion Post 1029 in Island Park held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the foot of the village’s war memorial on Long Beach Road.
Standing under the American flag and the …
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11/16/11
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