The race in the 13th Legislative District pits longtime incumbent Norma Gonsalves (R-East Meadow) against Democratic challenger Pat Maher.Both candidates hope to address high property taxes, … more

Rabbi Avraham Holtzberg stood beside Cammans Pond in Merrick last December with head bent slightly to the side and hands clasped at his waist, looking solemn and forlorn at the Merrick Chabad’s otherwise joyful Hanukkah celebration. A month earlier, terrorists had murdered Holtzberg’s brother, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, 29, and his sister-in-law, Rivka, 28, in Mumbai, India. more

If running low on gas, it could be more economical to fill up the tank in East Meadow before driving to other areas in Nassau. Some gasoline retailers blame the disparity in gas prices from … more

Each year, drunken drivers cause deadly accidents and claim innocent lives. Their stories often become local and sometimes national lore, cautioning others about the potentially deadly consequences of a crime that some see as socially acceptable. But there is another type of loss that goes with drinking and driving, I recently learned. One that may be considered insensitive or politically incorrect to discuss. Three defense attorneys I interviewed saw the possible loss of one's reputation and even future employment as an unfair fate that befalls many of their clients. I contacted the lawyers after the Nassau County Police Department and the district attorney's office gave me a firsthand look at what a DWI arrest entails. Police simulated my arrest for DWI, including everything from handcuffing me to locking me up. Later, the district attorney's office brought me to District Court, where I took a tour of holding cells, courtrooms and assistant district attorneys' offices. I wrote about the experience for Herald readers. But as I spoke with defense lawyers, expecting to hear mainly about the financial burden of a DWI conviction, I learned that some of the most serious consequences for the convicted are harder to quantify. more

According to police, a Hicksville man was arrested after allegedly posing as a detective and luring an 18-year-old female into his vehicle on Merrick Avenue in Westbury. The suspect, Gregory … more

The East Meadow Soccer Club hosted the 31st annual East Meadow Soccer Tournament, sponsored by Covanta Energy, Aug. 29 and 30. Teams came from across the South Shore for this massive undertaking. more

A Merrick woman was arrested for assault last week after police said she allegedly threw a glass during an altercation at an East Meadow bar. more