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MLK Center board chair James Hodge, far left, with members of the center’s youth council and County Legislator Denise Ford, far right, at the March 19 City Council meeting. Members of the youth council requested community development funding to help the MLK Center maintain programs.

Community development funds earmarked for Long Beach

Nassau County officials announced that Long Beach will receive over half a million dollars in community development funds. County Executive Edward Mangano and County Legislator Denise Ford … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 3/28/13

Floaters

Q: Sometimes I see spots floating in my vision. I was told these are "floaters". What are floaters? Can they be treated? A: There are a few different causes of floaters. The most … more

By Stanley J. Berke, M.D.,F.A.C.S. | 5/6/14

Janis Boremski, an art educator at James A. Dever Elementary School and the Fine Arts Coordinator of Valley Stream 13, was named the New York State Educator of the Year Award. Boremski is NYSATA recogniz

Valley Stream 13 art teacher is educator of the year

The New York State Art Teachers Association recently named Janis Boremski as the recipient of the New York State Educator of the Year Award. Boremski is an art educator at James A. Dever … more

By Juan Lasso | 8/6/23

Layton Hunt, right, and Brian Basile were more than fellow barbers. Basile said Hunt was his mentor.

Owner of Hunt’s Barber Shop dies at 88

Layton Hunt, 88, former proprietor of Hunt’s Barber Shop for over six decades, died on July 17. Hunt was somewhat of a legend on the North Shore, known for his skill, congeniality, and kindness. The cause of death was lung cancer. more

By Laura Lane | 8/28/23

Two years later: Scenes from a storm

Hurricane Sandy devastated much of the East Coast two years ago this week. Out of the storm came heartbreak, homelessness, financial woes and instability. But it also showed us what we can do as … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/29/14

Junior Rachel Nasshorn, right, has picked up where she left off last season when she found the back of the net 16 times.

East Meadow reaching another level

The East Meadow girls’ soccer team has gone from also-rans to conference title contenders in the blink of an eye. After scoring just seven times during their 0-12 season in 2021, the Jets … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 9/19/23

Herald, RichnerLive announce Top Chief Officer recipients

Who are the best leaders on Long Island? Get ready to find out as Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive present its Herald 2023 Top Chief Officers Award gala, set for Wednesday, Nov. 29 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale. more

11/3/23

NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey speaking on the fatal stabbings that took place in Far Rockaway on Dec. 3.

Five dead, one critical, NYPD police attacked in Far Rockaway

Five people were stabbed to death, another person is critical and two NYPD police officers were slashed before the alleged attacked was shot by police and died in an incident at a multi-family home on Beach 22nd St. in Far Rockaway on Dec. 3. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/3/23

A love and a smile beyond dementia

I’ll never forget the last time I saw my stepmother, even though by then she’d already forgotten me. It was last year in the Florida hospice center Helen had lived in . . . more

By Michael Hinman | 12/7/23

This house at 35 East Blvd. will be up for auction on Nov. 17.

Storm-damaged houses on auction block

As part of the New York Rising acquisition program, a second set of houses — 81 in Nassau County and another 74 in Suffolk — will be auctioned off on Nov. 17 as part of Gov. Andrew … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

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