Friday, March 28, 2025
Residents of West Hempstead celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, Mar. 14 at the American Legion’s Cathedral Post 1087. The Legion hosted a party and bingo night, inviting the community to get decked out in green and raise money for a cause.
West Hempstead’s Victoria Covino, 18, and Madison AbiAoun, 17, were named Class of 2025’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively. This accomplishment recognizes their academic excellence, dedication, and character throughout their high school careers.
West Hempstead’s Victoria Covino, 18, and Madison AbiAoun, 17, were named Class of 2025’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively. This accomplishment recognizes their academic excellence, dedication, and character throughout their high school careers.
Crossroads Farm at Grossman’s is a central part of the Malverne community, having played an integral part in the local history and economy. As the season-opening weekend, April 5 and 6, approaches, the Herald was invited to learn more about the farm and its operations.
West Hempstead Union Free School District held their first budget workshop to review the 2025-26 school year budget on Mar. 4. Here are three things to know about this years budget.
The West Hempstead school district has filed a report with the Nassau County Police Department regarding the alleged physical abuse between a former teacher and at least one second-grade student.
Another county championship plaque wasn’t lifted at Farmingdale State College, but there’s no doubt the bar has been raised for the West Hempstead boys’ basketball team. A year …
Q & A; School News
Caterina Spallino has been a language educator at West Hempstead Secondary School for 24 years, teaching both Italian and Spanish. She has recently been selected as an honoree at the Sons & Daughters of Italy in America’s 57th Annual Scholarship/Charitable Benefit & Dinner-Dance.
Eighth graders in West Hempstead’s family and consumer science course put their culinary skills to the test competing in a Cupcake War. They had to create an AI generated design for a cupcake, which they then baked and decorated themselves.
Faith leaders and housing advocates joined the Lakeview community on Feb. 19 to discuss solutions to Long Island’s affordable housing crisis.
Editorial
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s newly unveiled plan to restrict smartphone use in schools across New York state has sparked robust discussion among educators, parents and policymakers.
Columnist
What happens when graduation requirements are completely reimagined? Could the Department of Education actually disappear?
Columnist
For too long, mental health has been an afterthought in budget negotiations, receiving inadequate funding despite its profound impact on individuals and our communities
Columnist
For me and my fellow state legislators, the governor’s State of the State address and executive budget proposals are our blueprint for the year ahead, a map outlining where Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to lead New York, and how she intends to use taxpayer dollars to get us there.
Columnist
When I first decided to run for Congress, I knew the mission was simple: to listen to the concerns of my constituents and to work across the aisle whenever possible to deliver real results for Nassau County.