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Umbrella founder and CEO Lindsay Ullman, far right, addressed residents at the Bellmore Playhouse on Jan. 15 during the company’s “Umbrellapalooza” event.
Community-minded agency aims to help seniors age in place
When he lived in Bellmore, James Munday would fill his free time helping his neighbors complete handyman projects around their homes. Whether it was a paint job, leaky faucet or broken appliance, he … more
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Legislator Howard Kopel said Republican lawmakers are calling for a state probe into a $710,000 scam perpetrated at the Nassau County Comptroller's office recently.
GOP lawmakers call for state probe into $710K scam at comptroller's office
Nassau Republican legislators called Friday for state and county investigations into the office of County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, who only a week ago said at a news conference that a phishing … more
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Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder outlined drops in crime and announced two new special units at a news conference on Jan. 9. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is to Ryder’s immediate right.
NCPD: Crime at historic lows, new teams set for 2020
Major crime is down 31 percent since 2009, according to Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. more
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Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen sat down with the Herald last Friday to discuss the highs and lows of her two years as the first Democratic leader of America’s largest township in 112 years.
Laura Gillen: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’
When Laura Gillen refused to concede in the race for her re-election to the highest seat in the Town of Hempstead, few were surprised. Much like her first term as supervisor, Gillen, a Democrat from … more
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Regeneron semifinalists named, including 36 from Long Island
Three hundred semifinalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search were announced Wednesday afternoon, and 36 seniors from Long Island high schools — including seven from the Heralds’ coverage area — were among the mix. more
Corrected: There's nothing to fear in bail-reform law
New York state’s new, long-overdue bail reform law, which passed last April and took effect Jan. 1, is desperately needed. Changes to the law were last made in 1971. Requiring anyone and … more
During Northwell Health’s Gun Violence Prevention Forum in Manhattan last Thursday, Lonnie and Sandy Phillips spoke about the death of their daughter, Jessica Ghawi, at the hands of a mass shooter.
Gun violence as a public health crisis
Six bullets pierced Jessica Ghawi’s body on July 20, 2012. The “kill shot,” said her mother, Sandy Phillips, cut a five-inch hole in the side of her face. The aspiring sports … more
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The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide.
County approves ban on most flavored vape products
The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation on Nov. 25 to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide. The law’s passage follows a recent uptick in vaping-related … more
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MSSN Poll: Holidays bring on most stress for women under 50
If the holiday season approaches, but you’re not feeling very holly-jolly, you’re not alone. Forty-six percent of New York metro area residents have high or very high levels of holiday-induced stress, according to a new “Truth in Medicine” poll conducted by Mount Sinai South Nassau. By comparison, only 31 percent are very highly or highly stressed during non-holiday periods. more
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How slavery changed the face of Long Island
Tom and Mercy, Ben, Nancy and Jacob. These were only five of the slaves who lived on Long Island before New York abolished slavery in 1827. “In some cases, a single piece of paper with one of … more
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