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The coronavirus will be with us for the foreseeable future. The shutdown we have been struggling with has been painful, inconvenient and sad. We have seen . . . more

By Laura Schaefer | 5/29/20

Inwood resident Sasha Young with her state proclamation for being recognized as a Woman of Distinction. On the right: The citation for Gammy’s Pantry.

Gammy’s Pantry in Inwood cited by County Legislator Carrie Solages

At the Islamic Council of North American Relief event at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Nov. 23. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/19

The choice is Laura Burns in the 6th Legislative District

Having served as the 6th District legislator since 2015, William Gaylor has worked to introduce several bills for the betterment of his constituents. Gaylor, of Lynbrook, has shown that he is … more

10/30/19

Laura Burns challenges William Gaylor in District 6 race

The race for the District 6 Legislator seat began at the end of March when challenger Laura Burns announced her bid against incumbent William Gaylor. The Herald asked both candidates questions … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/17/19

Denise Ford, left, and Jeffrey Saxon will vie in Nassau County Legislative District 4

Jeffrey Saxon challenges Denise Ford in Nassau County Legislative District 4

Democrat Jeffrey Saxon is challenging incumbent Denise Ford, a Republican, in the Legislative District 4 race. Recently, the Herald sent questions to both candidates on the issues facing their constituents. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/16/19

Inwood Day attracted a substantial crowd at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Aug. 18.

Celebrating Inwood Day in Lawrence

The Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, once called the Inwood Community Center, was the place to be on Aug. 18, as Inwood Day was celebrated. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/29/19

Celebrating a first graduating class

Recoveries R US, an organization that educates future New York state-certified alcohol- and substance-abuse counselors, welcomed their first graduating class of nine students at a ceremony held in Inwood on Dec. 9. The program combines 350 hours of course work with internship experience. more

By Diana Colapietro | 12/23/16

Taking on substance abuse

Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran (D-Baldwin) hosted a Substance Abuse Education Awareness Community Seminar at the Merrick Library on July 28. Curran, who had hosted two previous seminars with … more

BY Nakeem Grant | 8/11/16

New York is one of only two states that prosecutes non-violent 16- and 17-year-olds as adults. Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran, a Democrat from Baldwin, is calling on state lawmakers to change that.

Legislator wants state to ‘raise the age’

Flanked by fellow Democratic lawmakers and representatives of Long Island nonprofit groups on Monday, Nassau County Legislator Laura Curran, of Baldwin, called on the State Legislature to pass a measure that would “raise the age” of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18. more

By Scott Brinton | 2/1/16

Sanity prevails in Long Beach

The verdict is in. As things stand now, the residents of the City of Long Beach will not be funding a $128 million tax break for luxury billionaire developer iStar. more

9/17/15

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