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Fair Meet the new people in charge of the West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, and find out what their plans are for the upcoming year
The West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 2023 slate of officers at an installation dinner Feb. 21 at Krystin Abby Studio on Woodfield Road. Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, who represents …
Here are the 2023 heroes of Malverne who work tirelessly every day to make your community safe
Members of the police, ambulance and fire departments — as well as other “unsung heroes” in the community — were honored during Malverne’s Law & Order Night on Feb. …
Meet West Hempstead's Guerrier twin sisters and find out why they're going to Yale next fall
West Hempstead Secondary School seniors and twin sisters Gloria Guerrier and Victoria Guerrier were named as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Class of 2023. Gloria finished with …
Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett not seeking reelection; thanks officials for four years of success
He makes a point to call himself “a public servant, not a politician,” but soon Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett won’t be either. Corbett is not seeking re-election in the March 21 …
West Hempstead Lions Club revives tradition with Super Bowl pancake breakfast
The West Hempstead Lions Club’s Super Bowl pancake breakfast made a triumphant return on Sunday after Covid interfered with the event in 2021 and 2022. The breakfast has been a tradition for …
Students rock Socktober with 766 pairs of socks
The student council at George Washington School in West Hempstead collected 766 pairs of socks to donate to local shelters for their Socktober event.
Malverne Civil War veteran remembered
This Veterans Day, one of Malverne’s own who was a Civil War veteran is receiving the recognition he deserves — nearly a century after his death. Members of Moses A. Baldwin Camp No. …
Malverne rings in Halloween with a bang
Malverne was abuzz with Halloween spirit last weekend as numerous activities and celebrated were hosted by the village of Malverne itself, the chamber of commerce, and other local businesses. …
What to do about Woodfield Road?
Tensions ran high at a special town meeting in West Hempstead on Thursday, as community members gathered with elected officials and Nassau County police to determine the next steps in addressing …
ELECTION 2022
Updated election night results from around Nassau County
It's election night across the country has hundreds of thousands of voters take to the polls to choose who will represent them on the local, state and national level beginning next year.
Abortion looms large at Gillibrand town hall
It’s been nearly four months since the U.S. Supreme Court essentially overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving the decision on whether to allow abortions back to the states. Yet, women’s …
Op-Ed
We bumped a meteor off course, so is the danger over?
One of the most popular movies about the apocalyptic notion of a giant meteor striking Earth and destroying civilization was “Deep Impact,” a 1998 disaster film . . .
Randi Kreiss
America’s mayhem is playing on the world stage
If you know American history, or you remember it, “The whole world is watching!” is the unforgettable chant shouted by thousands of young Vietnam War protesters as they were tear-gassed and beaten with clubs . . .
Jerry Kremer
Of course 2024 will be on this year’s ballot
Most elections are about the current candidates, who are seeking a variety of offices all over America. This one, however, will be the equivalent of two elections . . .
Editorial
Thank a crossing guard near you
They work outside in rain, sleet and snow, keeping our most precious commodity — our children — safe.