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Our promise to never forget means we must wear our masks

I want you to remember waking up on the morning of Sept. 12, 2001 — that is, if you had slept at all the night before. Recall how you felt about your country, your neighbors, and especially our lion-hearted first responders . . . more

By Sara Director | 12/24/20

We can’t overlook the hardships of our L.I. neighbors

When I first came to the Herald in January to cover Long Beach, I took in what most others see — the fine beaches, the beautiful boardwalk, the tony restaurants on Park Avenue and the cool, funky bars on the West End. But the coronavirus peeled back the layers fast . . . more

By James Bernstein | 12/10/20

Supporting small businesses boosts Nassau County

The coronavirus pandemic brought our local and regional economies to a screeching halt, and resulted in a sharp rise in unemployment. I am proud of the role the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency has played — and continues to play — in our county’s recovery. more

By Richard Kessel | 10/29/20

Covid-19 testing site at the Five Towns Community Center

Updated Oct. 21 at 9:45 a.m. In an effort to combat the recent uptick of coronavirus in the Five Towns, the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence will officially serve as a Covid-19 testing site. Several community officials … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 10/20/20

Starting on Oct. 20, the Five Towns Community Center will serve as a Covid-19 testing site.

Covid-19 testing to be available at Five Towns Community Center starting Tuesday

Beginning on Oct. 20, the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence will serve as a testing site for Covid-19. Going forward, drive-up and walk-in testing will be available in the rear parking lot … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 10/19/20

Clockwise from top left: George Zaharioudakis, vice president of SNF operations of Theradynamics at Cassena Care; Skye Ostreicher, the panel’s moderator; Ronald Fatoullah, Esq., founder of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates; Dr. Esther Fogel, owner and director of Comprehensive Audiology; Josiane Peluso-Tomczyk, medicare sales director for New York City and Long Island at UnitedHealthcare Government Programs; Robert Harper, Esq., partner at Farrell Fritz, P.C. discussed health and wealth during the coronavirus pandemic on Oct. 14.

Experts discuss health and wealth amid Covid-19

RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers presented “50 Plus Health and Wealth,” a virtual event featuring speakers from the healthcare, wellness and elder law sectors, on Oct. 14. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/16/20

County Legislator Carrie Solages, left, spoke at the Five Towns Community Center on Oct. 9 about the importance of having testing in the Five Towns. Sasha Young on Solages' left and Pete Sobol, also spoke.

Five Towns Community Center to become Covid-19 testing site

In response to the increase in positive Covid-19 cases in the Lawrence and Inwood, County Legislator Carrie Solages (D-Elmont) spoke at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence about the … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 10/9/20

The Green family, from left, Tanya, Derek, Ava, Sophia and William, at the wheel, took part in the Sept. 30 CommUnity Coalition motorcade.

Five Towns, Valley Stream, the Rockaways join forces for CommUnity Coalition

After three months of weekly meetings this summer to build stronger ties among several diverse institutions and organizations, the newly created CommUnity Coalition of the Five Towns, Valley Stream and the Rockaways held its coming-out party with a 40-vehicle motorcade on Sept. 30 that traveled from the Five Towns Community Center to the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC’s Harrison-Kerr Family Campus, both in Lawrence. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/7/20

North Woodmere resident Renée Nakkab, a junior at Brandeis University, with copies of her book on homelessness.

North Woodmere resident is aiming to change the thinking on homelessness

Hearing the assumptions and contempt for people who are homeless sparked North Woodmere resident and Brandeis University junior Renée Nakkab to give voice to a portion of society that is … more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/6/20

Dr. Melissa Burak, superintendent of Lynbrook Public Schools, top left, Tara Algerio-Vento, family nurse practitioner in the Rockville Centre School District, bottom left, and Johane Ligonde, principal of J.W. Dodd Middle School in Freeport, bottom right, spoke with moderator Skye Ostreicher about the challenges they have faced reopening schools this month.

Inside LI panel looks at hybrid learning

Educational leaders on the latest Herald Inside LI webinar agreed that reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic has been challenging, and the learning curve for students and teachers is ongoing. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/21/20

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