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In 2015, a new artificial-turf field was completed at Sewanhaka High School depicting its longtime mascot, a representation that has increasingly come to be seen as offensive to Native Americans. The school board voted to do away with the mascot.

Sewanhaka Central High School District board votes to eliminate ‘Indian’ mascot

With the threat of possibly losing $72 million in state aid — as well as the removal of school officers — the Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education voted on May 23 to discard … more

By Ana Borruto | 6/4/23

How they avoid saying the dirtiest word

In politics, the word “tax” is dirtier than the most graphic four-letter words you can think of. Any politician who plans to last in office longer than his loafers knows that you only say “tax” . . . more

5/18/23

The Frank P. Curry Jr. VFW Post 2718 at 68 Lincoln Rd. in Franklin Square is hosting an open house on Sunday, April 23. The Auxiliary — which hosts events and offers support to veterans and their families — is looking for new members to join their team.

VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square welcoming new Auxiliary members

For those interested in getting more involved in the Franklin Square veteran community, the Frank P. Curry Jr. VFW Post 2718 and Auxiliary are looking for new members. Christine Hillaris, … more

By Ana Borruto | 4/23/23

An aerial photo of the Sewanhaka High School football field and its mascot. The school will have to rename its sports teams.

NYS Board of Regents votes to end use of Native American mascots and indigenous imagery

New York's state education department unanimously voted to end the use of Native American mascots in schools — and Sewanhaka High School and Wantagh High School must comply by the end of the 2024-25 academic year. more

By Ana Borruto | 4/18/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

Writers will tell the story of our times

In honor of National Reading Day on March 2, I reread Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” more

3/9/23

We must keep government transparent

March 12-18 is Sunshine Week. Associations, institutions and organizations connected to journalism will celebrate the initiative to promote open government, which was launched in 2005 . . . more

3/9/23

Teddy Roosevelt: a president who defied labels

Monday was Presidents Day, a holiday that, unless you work in a bank or the government or a school, you might have missed. more

2/23/23

Gambling addiction is no game

More than 50 million sports fans in the United States had more invested in last Sunday's Super Bowl than pride in their favorite team. They wagered as much as $16 billion on the game. more

2/16/23

Donating blood benefits others — and you

January is National Blood Donor Month, first established a half-century ago. And it’s a good thing that declaration stuck, because blood is often in short supply, as it is today . . . more

1/26/23

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