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The Uniondale High cheerleaders sashayed toward the new field, followed by the marching band, to kick off Monday’s celebration.

Drum roll please: Uniondale unveils its new field of dreams

Uniondale High School showed off its brand new multi-purpose artificial turf field complete with a new track. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/7/24

Before they headed out to New Jersey to see the LGPA Tour in action, young golfers from First Tee took part in a training clinic with PGA champion Collin Morikawa last September. The visit was part of Sands Cares Youth Empowerment Initiative, a community-focused arm of the Las Vegas Sands, which wants to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale.

Las Vegas Sands puts First Tee golfers in the front row for LPGA tournament

Young Long Island golfers and their families watched Nelly Korda’s one-stroke victory over Hannah Green during last month’s Mizuho Americas Open up close and personal. more

By Joseph D'Alessandro | 6/7/24

Nassau County mounted police were part of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Northern Parkway Elementary School on May 28.

Nassau police visit Northern Parkway school

Nassau County Police Department personnel that came to Northern Parkway Elementary School on May 28. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/7/24

Pearl Jacobs, Uniondale resident and president of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association. Serves as strong civic advocate.

Pearl Jacobs shines as a community advocate

Pearl Jacobs, the president of Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, champions civic advocacies with fervor beyond activism. She shines as a maternal figure, advocating for the betterment of her community. more

By Lyle Mark Bulado | 5/17/24

Second-graders from the Academy Charter School in Uniondale look on in wonder at the many glimpses into the future provided by their older peers at the school’s STEAM fair last week.

Academy Carter School showcases student creativity at the STEAM fair

Academy Charter School students highlighted their innovative projects that aimed to present cutting-edge technology and futuristic advancements. more

By BRANDON CRUZ Special to the Uniondale Herald Beacon | 5/10/24

At a recent rally outside the Nassau County Legislature building in Mineola members of the Great Uniondale Area Action Coalition, from left Pearl Jacobs, Mary Ellen Kreye, James Jacobs and Jeannine Maynard.

How is Jeannine Maynard helping to lead the Great Uniondale Area Action Coalition?

Jeannine Maynard, a lseasoned community advocate, works to improve her neighbors’ quality of life as the co-facilitator of the Great Uniondale Area Action Coalition. more

By Karesha Graham Correspondent | 5/10/24

Parker Schug took on her very first Long Island Half-Marathon this past weekend at Eisenhower Park — a run that has very special, personal meaning to her, as it brings her closer to her late grandfather

Long Island Marathon: Living life ... one run at a time

Parker Schug, a senior reporter at the Long Island Herald Community Newspapers, ran this year's Long Island half-marathon. more

By Parker Schug | 5/10/24

Hempstead town deputy supervisor Dorothy Goosby honors Clara Cooper on her 80th borthday.

Happy Birthday Clara Cooper!

The Town of Hemptead recognized Clara Cooper on her 80th birthday. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/10/24

Lisa Ortiz is making her first run for office, looking to succeed Taylor Darling in the Assembly. She has community experience not only as a library board president, but also as co-founder of the Lakeview Civic Association.

Lisa Ortiz is running for state Assembly

Lisa Ortiz: Community-focused leader running for Assembly to address local needs more

By Nicole Formisano | 4/5/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman continues to claim that Susan Poser, Hofstra’s president, has been colluding with a competitor in an effort to sabotage Las Vegas Sands efforts to repurpose the Nassau Hub into a casino.

Blakeman says texts prove collusion between Hofstra, casino competitor

The legal battle between Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Hofstra President Susan Poser intensifies with newly revealed text messages, raising questions about collusion between Hofstra and Las Vegas Sands' competitor Hard Rock International. more

By Brandon Cruz | 2/29/24

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