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The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is again holding its Home for the Holidays pet adoption program, which began last Saturday and runs through Jan. 3. All fees are waived during this time period. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/24/15

Lights Spectacular is back at Jones Beach

The Jones Beach Holiday Lights Spectacular is back. The drive-through show opened last Friday night and will continue into the new year. more

11/24/15

A van transporting five disabled passengers ran off the road in North Merrick on Tuesday.

Van carrying disabled passengers crashes on Southern State Parkway

A van carrying five disabled passengers careered off the Southern State Parkway in North Merrick around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 and crashed into a tree, according to James Rogers, the North Merrick Fire Department chief. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/12/15

Cast your vote for Gonsalves in 13th L.D.

The Herald encourages voters to return Norma Gonsalves to the 13th Legislative District seat, which she has held since 1997. more

10/29/15

In town’s 5th District, give Sweeney a full term

When Erin King Sweeney was appointed to the Hempstead town board in January, a lot of people said she got the job simply because of who her father is — U.S. Rep. Peter King. She says she understands the criticism, and it has made her work that much harder. more

10/29/15

Wantagh fire medic Sharon Breslin-Tonaty demonstrated the department’s life saving equipment at the Oct. 17 open house. The 2016 budget includes funding for continued fire prevention and safety initiatives.

Wantagh fire taxes tick slightly up

Wantagh’s Board of Fire Commissioners approved its 2016 budget last week, which will fund operations for one of Nassau County’s largest fire departments. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/28/15

Eileen Napolitano, left, is challenging Norma Gonsalves for the 13th Legislative District in Nassau County.

Two from East Meadow face off for L.D. 13

Nine-term incumbent Norma Gonsalves is being challenged in the 13th Legislative District by political newcomer Eileen Napolitano. more

By David Weingrad | 10/14/15

Freaky 5K is set for Oct. 25

The John Theissen Children’s Foundation will hold its annual Freaky 5K run on Sunday, Oct. 25. The race starts and ends behind the foundation’s Family Fun Center at 1881 Wantagh Ave. more

10/14/15

Eileen Napolitano, left, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County Legislative District 13, kicked off her campaign last week in East Meadow. She is challenging 18-year incumbent Norma Gonsalves, the Legislature’s presiding officer since 2012, who spoke at National Night Out at Veterans Memorial Park last month.

Napolitano challenging Gonsalves in 13th L.D.

Residents of Nassau County’s 13th Legislative District will choose between longtime Legislator Norma Gonzales and newcomer Eileen Napolitano, both of East Meadow, in the November election. more

By David Weingrad | 9/2/15

Herald intern Ryan Pane visited Jones Beach on Aug. 14 to learn how to stand-up paddle board with Epic Paddle Boarding owner Eric Leggio.

Soaking in nature from a board

It was 5:50 a.m. on a recent Friday when my alarm rang. Typically I dread waking before 9, but on this day I was to engage in an activity that I never tried before — paddle boarding at Jones Beach more

By Ryan Pane | 8/27/15

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