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Mark July Fourth by reading the Declaration

Next week, the Herald Community Newspapers will publish the Declaration of Independence and a likeness of the American flag. The Declaration will appear . . . more

6/26/20

In 2020, resolve to live sustainably

A new year brings new promises, an opportunity for a fresh start. A chance to rid yourself of unhealthy habits and commit to doing better in the year ahead. more

1/9/20

On energy, U.S. should develop all sources

In a little-reported but major milestone, the United States recently became the No. 1 oil producer in the world. Despite the usual outcries of naysayers and enviro-alarmists . . . more

8/9/19

In Congress, July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was first published on July 6, 1776, in a newspaper, the Pennsylvania Evening Post. We are proud to commemorate that high point in American journalism by reprinting that historic document. more

6/29/19

Legislature should pass Child Victims Act

More and more survivors of sexual abuse are sharing their horror stories, often decades after they were molested or raped, or both. In the past, their stories were . . . more

10/25/18

New York’s Family Leave Act could use tweaking

New York’s Family Leave Act will take effect Jan. 1, giving employees one of the strongest family leave laws in the nation. That’s a good thing. All New Yorkers who work 20 hours or more . . . more

8/31/17

In Congress, July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was first published on July 6, 1776, in a newspaper, the Pennsylvania Evening Post. We are proud to commemorate that high point in American journalism by reprinting that historic document. more

6/29/17

Health care is a right, not a privilege. Period.

President Trump has derided the Affordable Care Act time and again over the past two years, saying, over and over, that it — and, you would think, it alone — caused insurance premiums to skyrocket. more

6/1/17

Christine Scaffidi, of East Meadow, dressed in her best patriotic garb for the Celebrate America event.

East Meadow celebrates America

East Meadowites and residents of Long Island communities far and wide spilled across the Eisenhower Park green on Saturday night for an Independence Day-themed extravaganza. Nassau County and TD … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/7/16

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Mineola-Pacific Lodge 125 presented a check for $500 to a representative of Autism Speaks at their April 21 meeting in East Meadow.

Odd Fellows are no strangers to community service

As part of their regular charity work in the community and across the state, an East Meadow fraternal organization recently sponsored a fundraiser for Autism Speaks. The Independent Order of Odd … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/12/16