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The Town of Hempstead incinerates its garbage at the Covanta waste-to-energy plant in Westbury. The ash is then sent to the Town of Brookhaven landfill in Suffolk County. That landfill is expected to close in 2024, which will force Hempstead to find another landfill to dispose of ash, potentially increasing costs and the fees that contractors and landscapers must pay to dispose of their waste.

Hempstead Town raises fine for illegal dumping to $10K

The Town of Hempstead Board voted at a Sept. 8 virtual meeting to increase the fine for illegal dumping in the town from $1,500 to $10,00 per incident. Town Supervisor Donald Clavin said the board … more

By Damali Ramirez | 9/24/20

Several staff members of the Malverne School District received tenure during the district’s Sept. 8 Board of Education meeting.

Malverne honor teachers, staff for years of dedication

It was an exciting night during the Malverne School District’s Sept. 8 Board of Education meeting, as board members and administrators honored staff members for their hard work and dedication … more

9/24/20

West Hempstead residents would like to see the National Wholesale Liquidators site on Hempstead Turnpike used for residential development.

Developers discuss plans for National Wholesale Liquidators site in West Hempstead

Many West Hempstead residents would agree that restoration of the community’s downtown area is long overdue. One of the locations where residents would like to see residential development is … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/24/20

Aiden Simms, left, 9, and his brother, Simeon, 16, celebrated the seventh anniversary of Aiden’s successful liver transplant on Sept. 1.

West Hempstead parents reflect on child’s lifesaving liver transplant

When the Herald asked 9-year-old West Hempstead resident Aiden Simms to describe himself, he giggled. “That’s what he does a lot,” said his mother, Nicole McNair. “He has a … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/24/20

Malvernites marched from Westwood Park to Chester A. Reese Veterans Memorial Park for a “Back the Blue” rally last Saturday.

Malverne residents hold Back the Blue rally

Residents throughout the Village of Malverne dressed in different shades of blue and waved blue American flags to show their support for law enforcement during the village’s “Back the … more

9/24/20

A 2020 election survival guide

The coronavirus crisis has forced us all to rethink how we carry out many of our responsibilities, including here at the Herald. Each election season, we normally invite political candidates to our … more

9/21/20

Dr. Melissa Burak, superintendent of Lynbrook Public Schools, top left, Tara Algerio-Vento, family nurse practitioner in the Rockville Centre School District, bottom left, and Johane Ligonde, principal of J.W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport, bottom right, spoke with moderator Skye Ostreicher about the challenges they have faced reopening schools this month.

Inside LI panel looks at hybrid learning

Educational leaders on the latest Herald Inside LI webinar agreed that reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic has been challenging, and the learning curve for students and teachers is ongoing. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/21/20

Cornwell Avenue School in West Hempstead welcomed students back for the 2020-21 school year on Sept. 3.

West Hempstead kicks off 2020-21 school year

The West Hempstead School District welcomed students back to all five of their schools for the 2020-21 school year on Sept. 3. District Superintendent Dan Rehman and Assistant Superintendents Dina … more

9/17/20

Community groups and residents gathered at Hall’s Pond Park for the West Hempstead Community Support Association’s annual 9/11 memorial on Sept 10.

West Hempstead remembers 9/11 victims at Hall's Pond Park

Residents, local elected officials and community groups gathered around the 9/11 memorial at Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead on Sept. 10 for the West Hempstead Community Support … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/17/20

County Executive Laura Curran, at lectern, was one of several elected officials to attend Malverne’s 9/11 ceremony on Church Street last Friday.

Candlelight 9/11 ceremony in Malverne

The Village of Malverne held their annual candlelit 9/11 ceremony on Church Street last Friday. Families of 9/11 victims, who were joined by local elected officials, held candles throughout the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/17/20

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