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As Gammy’s Pantry closes at the Five Towns Community Center, neighbors collect food and other items on Monday

Gammy’s Pantry is gone, food distribution continues

Explore the transition of Gammy's Pantry within the Five Towns Community Center, highlighting the legacy of its founder Sasha Young, assurance of pantry's continuity by Gwynn Campbell amidst organizational changes, and ongoing community support from organizations like Rock and Wrap It Up!, all amid discussions about the center's future under the guidance of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. more

By Melissa Berman | 5/3/24

More than 20 members of the Herald Community Newspapers team attended the annual New York Press Association Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs over the weekend, where the newspaper group earned 18 state awards.

Herald, Riverdale Press win 18 state awards from New York Press Association

Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press shine with 18 state awards from New York Press Association, including top honors in editorial design and special section coverage. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/27/24

Richie Grossman coaches in the Hewlett-Woodmere Little League, which plays and practices on the baseball fields at North Woodmere Park, just one of the amenities at the county facility.

They don’t take county parks for granted

Discover Nassau County's expansive park amenities and future plans, showcasing a substantial return on investment for residents. more

By Parker Schug | 4/25/24

Herald file photo The Lawrence school district is one of 16 districts of the 50 across Nassau County that do not offer late buses for its students. Above, Independent Coach is one of the bus companies Lawrence uses to transport students.

Want a late bus? Not in Lawrence school district

Some Nassau County school districts lack late buses, sparking debate over budget allocation and student accessibility. more

By Melissa Berman | 4/25/24

The north side of the Nassau Expressway by Rock Hall Road and Seagirt Boulevard is temporarily close because of a vehicular accident.

Lawrence: Nassau Expressway closed northbound between Rock Hall Road and Seagirt Boulevard

The north side of the Nassau Expressway is temporarily closed between Rock Hall Road and Seagirt Boulevard in Lawrence due to a car accident. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/22/24

Homeless man allegedly threatened Nassau police in Woodmere

Nassau police arrested a homeless man for allegedly causing a disturbance, damaging property and threatening the officers near Five Towns Shopping Center in Woodmere on April 11. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/12/24

Assemblyman Ari Brown, speaking, with State Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, to his left, were joined by village officials and local leaders in calling for more funding from Gov. Kathy Hochul in the annual budget for roadway repair on March 22.

Elected officials ‘chipping’ away to get more money for local roads

Elected officials seek more state money for road improvements and construction. more

By Parker Schug | 4/1/24

Peninsula Kiwanis and Independent Coach Corp. teamed up this year, to prepare for the organizations’ annual toy drive. While it is a holiday- based event, it is a year- round project, collecting toy donations, transporting and storing them.

How does Peninsula Kiwanis, Independent Coach and Nassau County partner on toy drive?

Giving toys to Five Towns children in need is a year round project, according to Christopher McGrath, former president of Peninsula Kiwanis Club. more

By Parker Schug | 3/22/24

Nassau police are looking for three people — two men and a women — who allegedly tried to rob a man on Bayview Avenue in Cedarhurst on March 11.

Three sought for Cedarhurst assault, attempted robbery

Three people allegedly attacked a man and tried to take his car keys from him on Bayview Avenue in Cedarhurst at 7:05 p.m. on March 11, Nassau police said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/12/24

Evan Perlzweig, left, Hillel Schreier, to his right and Marc Deutsch, far right, of the Woodmere Fire Department respond to an emergency in November of last year.

Getting acquainted with the Woodmere Fire District

This is the first in a series delving into the functions and responsibilities of the Woodmere Fire District. There’s smoke in a home, a commercial warehouse fire, a flood emergency. The Woodmere Fire Department responds with engines, ladders, safety gear and adequate training to help. more

By Parker Schug | 3/8/24

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