Although the Herald Community Newspapers have had an online presence since 1999, an expanded, more comprehensive Web site has recently been launched to help readers keep in closer touch with their communities. The new LIHerald.com has more news, sports, local business and arts coverage and event listings than ever before. more

A budget cut passed by the Sewanhaka Central High School District back in May still has parents up in arms, and has led to contentious school board meetings and threats of disruption from irate residents. more

Each year, drunken drivers cause deadly accidents and claim innocent lives. Their stories often become local and sometimes national lore, cautioning others about the potentially deadly consequences of a crime that some see as socially acceptable. But there is another type of loss that goes with drinking and driving, I recently learned. One that may be considered insensitive or politically incorrect to discuss. Three defense attorneys I interviewed saw the possible loss of one's reputation and even future employment as an unfair fate that befalls many of their clients. I contacted the lawyers after the Nassau County Police Department and the district attorney's office gave me a firsthand look at what a DWI arrest entails. Police simulated my arrest for DWI, including everything from handcuffing me to locking me up. Later, the district attorney's office brought me to District Court, where I took a tour of holding cells, courtrooms and assistant district attorneys' offices. I wrote about the experience for Herald readers. But as I spoke with defense lawyers, expecting to hear mainly about the financial burden of a DWI conviction, I learned that some of the most serious consequences for the convicted are harder to quantify. more

The Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce, led by President Mary Seifert, is getting ready for a new season of spending in the community by preparing to launch its discount card program aggressively in the coming months. more

As summer fades to a memory and the leaves start to turn, civic-minded local residents are beginning to think about election season. more

Eight years ago to the day, hundreds of people had gathered at Lido Beach Park and watched the clear, sunny sky in the distance fill with black clouds of dark smoke from the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. more

The elementary school teacher already accused of a sex crime now faces charges in two counties. more

As schools in Franklin Square and Elmont open their doors for the new year, it's possible that more than just children will be streaming into the hallways and classrooms. Health experts nationwide are warning that the H1N1 flu virus, also known as the "swine flu," is poised to infect millions more Americans during this year's flu season. more

As the summer comes to a close, and neighbors spend a few extra hours savoring the warm weather and barbecues, the temptation to have a few drinks with friends can be powerful — but as Nassau County police and a few volunteers helped demonstrate last week, even a little alcohol can make a big difference on the roads. more