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U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, Nassau County legislator Debra Mulé, Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members and Kravit Jewelers employees and friends joined Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman as he stood aside owners Idayne and Bennett Kaye to cut the ribbon to commemorate the grand opening of Kravit Jewelers new location in Oceanside.

See who was at the Kravit Jewelers grand opening in Oceanside

The red carpets and luxury cars were out as Kravit Jewelers held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 3151 Long Beach Road in Oceanside. The company is known for … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 7/10/23

Gov. Kathy Hochul, and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer take a train from Grand Central Madison last month to celebrate the opening of the terminal.

Kathy Hochul orders more LIRR service beginning Monday

Essentially calling the opening of Grand Central Madison in New York's Upper East Side an ongoing process. Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Sunday to not only add Long Island Rail Road trains to Brooklyn during peak hours, but also to lengthen cars on a number of trains that exceeded capacity over the last week. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/5/23

Two heroes, and one captain who should’ve been ashamed

A tall obelisk rises from the heart of Rockville Cemetery, the Lynbrook burial ground that dates back to the earliest days of our nation. It remembers the 139 souls lost . . . more

By Michael Hinman | 8/4/22

Long Island Marathon winner Schlomo Schreiber, from Far Rockaway, celebrated his first place finish. At the far right is Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

Far Rockaway's Schlomo Schreiber wins Long Island Marathon

Far Rockaway resident Schlomo Schreiber was the first person to cross the finish line of the 48 more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/6/22

Hello, county Human Rights Commission?

Lucy Pozo fought hard not to let the people sitting in front of her see her cry. The senior at East Rockaway High School stood before the district’s Board of Education . . . more

4/28/22

Aaron Meyer challenges Anthony D’Esposito in District 4 race

The race for the Town of Hempstead 4th Council District is set between incumbent republican Anthony D’Esposito and democratic challenger Aaron Meyer. The Herald asked both candidates questions tackling the candidates’ priorities and issues in the district, which encompasses East Rockaway, Hewlett, Island Park, South Hempstead, Oceanside, and Rockville Centre and portions of Baldwin, Cedarhurst, Lynbrook, Malverne, Valley Stream, and Woodmere. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/25/21

East Rockaway Fire Department Chief Ronald Roeill

Proposed bill would help Covid-19 first responders

A push has been made for legislation that would help health care workers and volunteer first responders who served on the front lines during the Covid-19 pandemic repay their student loan debt. more

2/11/21

Flowers by Mike owner Mike Graham said it was “amazing” to be voted best florist in Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Best of Long Island 2021 contest.

Oceanside, East Rockaway florist continues to grow neighborhood support

Two years after starting his business, Flowers by Mike owner Mike Graham is already seeing the fruits of his labor. Earlier this month, the business was voted the best flower shop on Long Island in Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Best of Long Island 2021 contest. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/28/21

EGP Land and Sea, "Rockaway" director John J. Budion and local elected officials teamed to provide 300 meals to front-line workers. Above, EGP owner Tim O'Hagan, left, Island Park Fire Department Chief John Bruguglio and Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D'Esposito at the event.

Residents from East Rockaway, Oceanside and Island Park team with elected officials to provide meals to front-line workers

A host of business owners and elected officials teamed with a filmmaker on May 2 to deliver 300 meals to front-line workers who are treating those battling Covid-19. more

5/8/20

Jim Adelis organized the Trees for Troops event each year at Dees’ Nursery in Oceanside, and gave back to the community in many other ways. He died on April 4 of Covid-19, but leaves behind a legacy of giving. Above, Adelis with his wife, Lucy.

East Rockaway resident, community leader Jim Adelis dies from coronavirus

Jim Adelis spent much of his life giving back to the community, and never sought praise. His actions were so far-reaching that they even surprised his wife, Lucy. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/14/20

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