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Arne Johnson posed outside Jones Beach near the welcome sign with his electric bike in September 2019. Johnson, 72, picked up his first e-bike from Brands Cycle and Fitness in Wantagh back in 2018. He frequently rides with the nonprofit group, Huntington Bicycle Club.

Local sales of electric bikes increase, follow national trend

Longtime bicyclist Arne Johnson, 72, said that his cycling speed has slowed with his age. And as a member of Huntington Bicycle Club, Johnson said he struggled to keep up with the younger, faster … more

By Stephanie Banat | 7/22/21

Freelance sports reporter wanted

Herald Community Newspapers is looking to bolster its award-winning sports coverage with additional freelance staff. more

7/18/21

Michael Capobianco, left, and partner Michael Hixon performing at the Olympic trials in Indianapolis last month

Wantagh native headed to Tokyo Olympics this month

A springboard diver who’s originally from Wantagh will compete in the Tokyo Olympics this month. Andrew Capobianco, 21, earned a spot on Team USA last month when he and his partner in … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 7/8/21

Adam Caporn takes over the helm of the Long Island Nets.

New head coach Adam Caporn to lead L.I. Nets

The Long Island Nets, the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, have named Adam Caporn as the fifth head coach in franchise history. more

7/7/21

MacArthur sophomore pitcher Taylor Brunn opened the playoffs with a three-hit shutout over Bethpage.

MacArthur advances to county finals

For the fourth time in six seasons, MacArthur has advanced to the Nassau County softball finals. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/14/21

Essential Quality, right, with jockey Luis Saez aboard, overtook Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch to capture the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 11,238 last Saturday.

Essential Quality rallies to win Belmont Stakes

Coming off the only defeat of his career, finishing fourth as the Kentucky Derby favorite, Essential Quality got redemption last Saturday when he edged past intense pacesetter Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch for a thrilling 1 1/4-length victory in the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/6/21

Senior Jason Wall has been strong on the mound for the Generals with three wins and a 1.55 earned run average.

MacArthur seeks a strong finish

It’s been a roller coaster ride for MacArthur baseball so far. The Generals are working to become more consistent in time to make noise in the Nassau Class A playoffs. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/28/21

Seniors, clockwise from top left, Mike Scimeca, Tom Hartmann, Anthony Ippoliti and Mike Fader, look to lead Seaford deep into the playoffs.

Seaford enjoys 10-game win streak

Seaford is headed to the Nassau County baseball playoffs for an 18th consecutive season under coach Mike Milano. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/28/21

Junior Mia Delmond was the overtime hero for the Cyclones in their 2-0 win at MacArthur in the Nassau Class A championship game on April 28.

South Side works OT for county title

After more than 87 minutes of scoreless soccer in the Nassau Class A girls’ final, Mia Delmond took over to deliver South Side its first county crown in six seasons. more

By Andrew Coen | 5/3/21

MacArthur senior Andrew Calderon is a finalist for the Martone Award, given to the best offensive lineman in Nassau County.

Garden City denies MacArthur

It was another example of football being a game of inches.Garden City’s defense stymied MacArthur on back-to-back attempts from inside the 1-yard line … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/3/21

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