Lavine offers a helping hand to women in need
State Assemblyman Chuck Lavine is organizing a fundraiser for Living Water for Women, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women who have experienced incarceration or struggled with drug …
Sweating their way through the flames
As temperatures soar on Long Island this summer, firefighters face intensified dangers while battling blazes. High heat and humidity exacerbate the already strenuous demands of firefighting, putting …
Peering through Planting Fields Arboretum’s history
Planting Fields Arboretum is set to offer a unique historical walking tour, “Planting Fields as Palimpsest,” led by Marie Penny, the Planting Fields Foundation’s Michael D. Coe …
Advancing AI’s boundaries at Cold Spring Harbor Labs
Kyle Daruwalla, an independent research neuro AI scholar at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, has unveiled pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence that could transform the field of computing. …
North Shore students celebrate what’s next
North Shore High School seniors and their family members, teachers and faculty gathered at the basketball court on June 26 to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2024. The building was filled …
Kim Keiserman wins Democratic Primary for State Senate by a landslide
Kim Keiserman has secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary with 73 percent of the vote. A Port Washington resident and passionate school district advocate, …
Honoring Lincoln in the heart of S.C.
The Village of Sea Cliff will celebrate the rededication of Lincoln Plaza on July 4, following the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Village Green. The ceremony will renew …
Experts estimate less than 20 on Long Island
Examining the coyote population in Nassau County
Coyotes, once absent from Long Island, have been gradually making a return. These elusive predators sparked both curiosity and concern among residents when they first began arriving, but in the near …
Deep Roots Farmers Market celebrates 10 years
Deep Roots Farmers Market, founded by Amy Peters in Glen Cove, Long Island, offers a vibrant community hub with 30 diverse vendors from nearby towns and shared kitchens.
Oyster Bay Music Festival makes grand return
At beautiful and historic venues scattered throughout the Town of Oyster Bay, the Oyster Bay Music Festival is set to enchant audiences for its thirteenth consecutive year. From July 1 through 8, …
Thank you my readers for the many experiences of a lifetime
I wasn’t a journalist when I came to the Herald over two decades ago. Although I was an English and political science major at the University of Michigan and had always had a knack …
Love Your Neighbor Project hosts Sea Cliff and Glen Cove's first ever Pride Stride
The Love Your Neighbor Project, in collaboration with various LGBTQ+ groups, is hosting the first Pride Stride to unite the communities of Sea Cliff and Glen Cove in celebration of Pride Month. The …
Columnist
Perhaps now — finally — we can work together
Sometimes good things come from bad things. That’s why I am hopeful. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has once again shaken the foundation of America’s …
Columnist
In a medical emergency, we were in experts’ hands
We should be grateful to the medical profession, and diligent and attentive to our individual health.
Editorial
The key to safe swimming? Paying attention.
Swimming pools are supposed to be places of joy, not tragedy. They offer respite from the summer heat, host family gatherings and are a place for those of all ages to play and exercise — but they also present significant potential dangers, especially for younger children and inexperienced swimmers.
Stepping Out
From Explorers to protectors: building a stronger NCPD
Our Nassau County Police Department, under the exceptional leadership of Commissioner Patrick Ryder and County Executive Bruce Blakeman, keeps us safe, improves our quality of life, and consistently embodies loyalty, integrity, fairness and excellence.