It was a shocking night in Nassau County for several local Democrats, most notably County Executive Tom Suozzi, who, as the Herald reached deadline, was ahead by a razor-thin 237 vote margin. more

The newsroom at Richner Communications is a serious place -- except on Halloween, when the staff celebrates Halloween in fashion -- or in costume! Have a safe and fun Halloween. more

A small gathering of residents expressed shock and outrage as details of the 1st Precinct lease were read off to them during a Baldwin Oaks Civic Association meeting held Oct. 29 at the Baldwin … more

The following are profiles of candidates running for seats on the Nassau County and district court. more

Reacting to outrage from residents that have had their cars towed within minutes of parking in the Best Buy shopping center, the Baldwin Chamber of Commerce is leading efforts to put an end to the … more

The following are summaries of county and town races as previously reported in the Herald. more

Responding to information in last week's Herald story "$20 million for new 1st Precinct," Nassau County Legislator Joe Scannell (D-Baldwin), along with a group of county finance and real estate … more

A Freeport man was arrested by Nassau police and federal agents on Oct. 22 and is being charged under the Hobbs Act for conspiracy to obstruct commerce through the robberies of residences in Baldwin and Merrick, according to U.S. Department of Justice officials. more

For a taste of authentic Kansas City-style barbecue, you don’t have to look any further than Burke’s Bar-B-Que Barn, a new take-out restaurant on Grand Avenue in Baldwin. more

Kathleen Rice ascended to the district attorney’s post four years ago as a virtual unknown -- a former federal prosecutor and Brooklyn assistant district attorney who had never run for political office before. Back then, she appeared a tad unsure of herself, slightly nervous in her interviews with the Herald. And why not? She was opposing the legendary Denis Dillon, who had served as Nassau County district attorney for 31 years. Despite being a political neophyte, Rice ran a strong campaign, and was elected with 51 percent of the vote to Dillon’s 49 percent. Four years later, we’re happy that Rice was elected. She has proven herself to be a consummate professional who only improved an already well-run D.A.’s office. Cases are processed nearly twice as fast as they once were. Conviction rates are up. And Rice has garnered a national reputation for her aggressive stance against driving while intoxicated. Many now call her the toughest DWI prosecutor in the country. more