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A Few Clouds Legislators call for more police mental health training
County Legislators Josh Lafazan, an Independent from Woodbury, and Siela Bynoe, a Democrat from Westbury, filed a resolution on June 26 that would convene a committee to study alternative responses …
North Shore High School welcomes new principal
Contreras brings a wealth of experience and passion
With roughly 23 years of success in the New York City educational system on his résumé, Eric Contreras will become North Shore High School’s new principal on Aug. 3. Principal …
PSC seeks plans for public water
Water advocates’ efforts are ‘proving fruitful’
The New York State Public Service Commission began seeking plans and comments from municipalities and water districts on June 22 on how a public takeover of New York American Water might …
North Shore moves forward with Phase Four of reopening
Long Island was set to begin Phase Four reopening of the economy on July 8, including universities and colleges. The governor said all 700 public school districts have been directed to develop …
Doggies indulge in whipped cream for a good cause
A “Puppuccino,” a free cup of whipped cream, can be ordered at select Starbucks for dogs and it’s a big hit among canines. Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan, a dog-lover, wanted to bring the dog-friendly treat to the North Shore for a good cause.
Town RFP could cause shakeup in bay hatcheries
The Town of Oyster Bay sent out a request for proposals last month that could cause some major changes in the ways shellfish are grown and harvested in town-owned areas on the bottom of Oyster Bay.
College grads seeking jobs in a pandemic
The task of entering the workforce is inherently daunting, but the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are adding new obstacles to this already difficult process. For many recent college …
North Shore High School celebrates the class of 2020
North Shore High School’s 220 graduating seniors lined up on school grounds to receive their diplomas at graduation June 26, following weeks of speculation whether an in-person ceremony would …
Restaurants are rejuvenating downtown Sea Cliff
As a part of the Phase Two reopening of the economy, the Village of Sea Cliff has enabled select restaurants with properties on Sea Cliff Avenue to set up tables on the street to enable diners to eat …
Sea Cliff Firehouse receives Preservation Long Island award
The Village of Sea Cliff has been awarded Preservation Long Island’s 2020 Project Excellence Award in celebration of the restoration of the Sea Cliff Firehouse’s windows last year. The …
Quick pivot provides big results
Many businesses have been forced to scale back aggressively since March because of the global coronavirus pandemic. A few, however, have been forced to expand. For Adam Selden, 50, of Melville, a …
North Shore businesses prepare for Phase Three of reopening
Nassau was set to begin Phase 3 of the state’s reopening protocols on Wednesday. Restaurants will be permitted to open for inside dining at 50 percent capacity, provided that employees and …
Endorsement
It's Rep. Tom Suozzi in the 3rd C.D. primary
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat of Glen Cove, is running in a three-way primary against Melanie D’Arrigo, of Port Washington, and Michael Weinstock, of Great Neck, to retain his 3rdDistrict …
Editorial
Remembering our warriors’ sacrifices
We marked Memorial Day on Monday, honoring all those who died in military service to our nation. It was a holiday unlike past years . . .
Randi Kreiss
Sometimes the right notes unlock the heart
Just take those old records off the shelf. I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself.
Op-Ed
It’s time to un-pause Nassau County
The coronavirus will be with us for the foreseeable future. The shutdown we have been struggling with has been painful, inconvenient and sad. We have seen . . .
Send the Herald your stories, photos of how you're coping with the coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has vastly altered our daily routines. Parents are at home. Children are at home. College students are at home. All must stay put, we are told, for now. People are making …