Several New York-area relief organizations were staffed and ready in preparation for Thursday night’s snowstorm, but as of Friday afternoon haven’t been needed much.
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By Brian Croce
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1/3/14
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As Long Island residents prepare for the first major snowfall of the season, so too are relief organizations across the area. The American Red Cross has placed volunteers on alert and is prepared to …
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By Brian Croce
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1/2/14
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Third in a series.
The number of people with potentially deadly food allergies in the U.S. has risen steadily in recent years, and according to Food Allergy Research & Education, as many as 15 …
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By Brian Croce
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11/6/13
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The New York Islanders took to the ice on Sept. 12, beginning training camp with shooting and skating drills in their soon-to-be home at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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By Brian Croce
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9/19/13
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For the first time in 29 years, the New York Cosmos returned to the pitch on Aug. 3, and in thrilling fashion, captured a 2-1 victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in front of a sellout crowd at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium.
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By Brian Croce
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8/7/13
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Local Assembly members have successfully fought for a bill that would require the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to study flight noise generated by planes at LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty airports.
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By Brian Croce
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6/19/13
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At a June 5 ceremony at the Woodbury Country Club, Herald Community Newspapers took home four honors in the Press Club of Long Island’s annual Media Awards contest.
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6/12/13
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A combined $370,000 in stolen Medicaid, food stamps and other public assistance benefits has led to the arrests of 12 people, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced on May 30.
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By Brian Croce
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6/5/13
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The Herald Community Newspapers were recognized for their work both on the state level and nationally last weekend, when awards from the New York Press Association and the Local Media Association were announced.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/9/13
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As I glided in a yellow kayak across Middle Bay near Island Park on a recent Wednesday, I couldn’t help but think this was a perfect October morning to be on the water. The sun was still rising, but shining brightly — perhaps a little too brightly. I really wish I had brought sunglasses, I thought. It was rookie mistake, and I wasn’t even a first-time kayaker.
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By Brian Croce
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12/6/12
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