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High-speed rail for L.I. deserves public support

With the Biden administration pushing a $2 trillion national infrastructure plan, what once seemed like a fantasy — high-speed rail for the Northeast — is slowly, steadily becoming a distinct possibility . . . more

4/8/21

Journalists should be vaccinated, too

It might seem self-serving that a newspaper would call on New York state to include journalists on the list of those eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. more

3/25/21

L.I. Greenway would save lives, create jobs

During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us have needed to get outside, and have rediscovered the joy of walking or riding a bike to see friends and exercise. more

By Carter Strickland | 3/18/21

The pandemic gives states one more thing to fight about

In case you haven’t noticed it, there are all kinds of battles going on between legislators and governors all over the country. more

3/11/21

Herald Inside LI hosted a Success in Family Business webinar on February 23 at 10 a.m.

Herald Inside LI hosts Success in Family Business webinar

Family businesses make up the majority of Long Island businesses, as well as ninety percent of businesses in North America. On Tuesday, February 23, Herald Inside LI hosted a free webinar … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 3/5/21

How do you know I’m from Lawn Guyland?

I was in Ryann’s Wines in East Meadow around the holidays, standing at the checkout, when a fellow customer, a man in his 70s, called out to a 20-something employee from across the store. more

By Nick Buglione | 2/25/21

Kris Dorval, of Elmont, has been filming the Black Lives Matter movement on Long Island since protests began last June.

Elmont teen releases Black Lives Matter documentary

Kris Dorval has been on the scene of nearly 50 Black Lives Matter protests across Long Island since activists first took to the streets in June, capturing every one — from the marches to the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/18/21

The National Weather Service is predicting 4 to 8 inches of snow for Long Island on Thursday.

Long Island under Winter Storm Watch — 4 to 8 inches possible

Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area are under a winter storm watch for Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Snow is expected to start falling between … more

2/17/21

Long Island under Winter Storm Watch — 4 to 8 inches possible

Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area are under a winter storm watch for Thursday into Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Snow is expected to start falling between … more

2/17/21

Elmont Memorial High School senior Jason Richardson has been named a community leader by Team Up for Unity and will moderate a discussion about racism and bias.

Elmont student athlete named community leader

Elmont Memorial High School senior Jason Richardson has been active in the community for years — tutoring underclassmen in Spanish and handing out food and drinks at football games. Now, he is … more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/11/21