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Dunne seeks another term in 15th District

Dennis Dunne, an original member of the Nassau County Legislature, is seeking his 11th term. The Republican from Levittown represents the 15th District, which includes Levittown and Salisbury and portions of East Meadow, Bethpage, Wantagh and Seaford. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 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

The Maine delighted the crowd on the Samsung Level Stage at Jones Beach last Sunday afternoon during the inaugural Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival, which featured more than 50 artists.

A concert like no other

Jones Beach was transformed into an even bigger concert venue during Billboard’s Hot 100 Music Festival last weekend. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 8/26/15

Youth soccer players were among the many fans in attendance at a meet and greet with World Cup winner Abby Wambach at the Microsoft Store at Roosevelt Field Mall on July 29.

Wambach wows local soccer fans

Long Island soccer fans rejoiced as World Cup champion and all-time leading goal scorer for the United States Women’s National Team Abby Wambach arrived in Garden City for a meet and greet with fans at Roosevelt Field Mall last week. more

By Kenneth Mintz | 8/4/15

Wantagh synagogue to host Family Fun Day

Congregation Beth Tikvah, an Egalitarian Conservative Jewish Synagogue, will be holding a Family Fun Day on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. more

7/30/15

A crowd estimated at 139,000 gathered at Jones Beach on July Fourth for the return of the Fireworks Spectacular, which took a five-year hiatus.

Jones Beach fireworks a success

The Jones Beach Fourth of July fireworks display drew record crowds this year. There were approximately 139,000 spectators, according to George Gorman, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Parks and Historic Preservation. more

By Laura Schofer | 7/8/15

Family fun day at animal shelter

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Wantagh will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. more

7/1/15

A photo circulating on social media details the plight of Paprika, who has been at the Town of Hempstead animal shelter in Wantagh for two and a half years.

Pooch seeks a good home

The longest resident at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has been getting a lot of attention lately. This, however, is not the kind of attention a dog would expect to get in a home with a family. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. more

By Brian Stieglitz | 6/24/15

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