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At the New York Press Association convention in Saratoga Springs were, standings, from left, Publishers Stuart and Clifford Richner and online editor Richard Stein. Seated, from left, are advertising executive Jill Kaplan, Riverdale Press Associate Publisher Mekea Hurwitz and Valley Stream editor Andrew Hackmack.

Herald Community Newspapers had a strong showing in both the New York Press Association’s and Local Media Association’s 2011 contests. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/4/12

Host an award-winning Oscar-night party

It’s red carpet time. Hollywood is having a party and everyone is invited. Academy Awards night, Feb. 26, is a great occasion to gather up your pals for an evening of fun. more

2/22/12

The Titanic shipwreck is the subject of the Irish Cultural Society's annual high school writing contest this year.

Shipwreck the subject of Irish Society's essay contest

For the 28th year, the Irish Cultural Society will hold its annual writing contest this spring for high school students throughout Nassau County. The ninth through 12th graders entering the … more

1/18/12

Calhoun soccer stars honored

Six members of the Calhoun High School boys’ varsity soccer team recently received All-Conference honors. They are, from left, Alejandro Miguel (defense), Joe Cassisi (midfield), Angelo DiMatteo (forward), Vito Cassisi (midfield), Matt Donnelly (goalkeeper) and Dylan Delloiacono (forward). They were joined here by coach James Cantley. The squad made the playoffs this past season. more

1/9/12

Wendy Tepfer, executive director of the Bellmore-Merrick Community Parent Center, was recently honored by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Council for her efforts to create the Driving in the Safe Lane Program, which is now in about half of Nassau County’s 57 high schools. She was joined here recently by Saul Lerner, the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s health and athletics director, who helped to create the safe-driving program.

Honored for promoting teen driver safety

The scenario is tragic, gruesome and perennial. A high school senior, all of 16 or 17 years old, gets a driver’s license. His or her proud parents hurry out to buy their child a new car –– perhaps a fast car. Within days or weeks, the teen is dead, killed in a fiery wreck. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/8/11

Calhoun senior Jake Thomas was the 2011 recipient of the Diamond Award, given to the most outstanding position player in Nassau County. He is pictured with Calhoun coach Joe Corea.

Calhoun senior named county's best baseball player

Calhoun High School senior Jake Thomas recently learned that he is the 2011 recipient of the Diamond Award, an annual honor given to the most outstanding offensive player and pitcher in Nassau County high school baseball. Thomas is the first Calhoun student in the school’s history to earn the award. more

By David Weingrad | 6/22/11

Freelance photographer Kathy Leistner, left, and Heralds’ Photo Editor Christina Daly accepted their first-place trophies at the Press Club of Long Island’s awards presentation dinner on June 9.

A picture of perfection

The Heralds’ photo editor Christina Daly and freelance photographer Kathy Leistner each took first place in separate photography categories in the Press Club of Long Island Media … more

By Mary Malloy | 6/15/11

Central District transition coordinator Cheryl Gitlitz was recently honored at Citi Field. Joining in recognizing Gitlitz were, from left, Mitchel Weisbrot of MassMutual, Darrin Gitlitz and Mets pitcher Chris Capuano.

Central District social worker honored at Citi Field

Cheryl Gitlitz, a licensed social worker and the district-wide transition coordinator for the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, recently received the Exceptional Parent Magazine’s Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award during Disability Awareness Night at Citi Field in Flushing. more

5/23/11

Calhoun High School senior Emily Keller recently received the Long Island Arts Alliance Scholar-Artist Award. She was recognized at last week’s Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District Board of Education meeting by Trustee Diane Seaman and Superintendent Dr. Henry Kiernan.

Calhoun senior earns Island-wide scholar-artist honor

Calhoun High School senior Emily Keller is one of 20 students selected from more than 200 nominees from across Long Island to receive the 2011 Long Island Arts Alliance Scholar-Artist Award. more

5/12/11

Herald staffers at the awards dinner in Saratoga Springs. Standing from left were Long Beach editor Tony Rifilato; photo editor Christina Daly; Valley Stream editor Andrew Hackmack, and executive editor John O'Connell. Seated from left were Franklin Square/Elmont editor Jackie Nash; Malverne/West Hempstead editor Lee Landor, and East Meadow editor Mike Caputo.

A banner year for Herald newspapers

Herald Community Newspapers took home 23 awards from the New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest at NYPA’s annual spring convention. A dozen Herald staff members attended the conference April 8 and 9 at the Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/13/11

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