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There she is: Queen Dolores of Island Park

Island Park resident Dolores Hofman was a pioneer, a trailblazer, and a woman before her time. But these days? Well, you can just call her Queen Dolores. more

By Mary Malloy | 12/13/16

We can all do more to support veterans

For anyone who has not served in combat, it’s impossible to understand the horrors of war. We can try to imagine them, however. We can imagine . . . more

11/10/16

Roosevelt man charged in Merrick robbery, Lynbrook burglary

A Roosevelt man has been charged with a bank robbery in Merrick and a burglary at The Barn convenience store in Lynbrook. Authorities arrested Omar Acosta, of Hale Place in … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/21/16

Swimming for a cure in Lynbrook

More than four dozen swimmers of all ages and abilities gathered at the Lynbrook pool last Sunday morning to join the national movement Swim Across America, … more

By Mary Malloy and Courtney McGee | 8/10/16

Eisenhower Park is the scene of the lively patriotic light display on Saturday that draws big crowds who gather yearly for some holiday weekend spectacle.

Patriotic colors

The pyrotechnics are ready to dazzle throughout the area. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/16

Keep troops safe with a strong, savvy leader

A shocking front-page story in last Friday’s New York Times caught my eye. Its title was, “Experts Find Flaws in Trump Plan for Wall.” That seemed the understatement of the year. more

5/26/16

The United States Postal Service delivered more than 100,000 brown paper bags across Long Island this week to accommodate donations to the collection, which benefits Island Harvest Food Bank.

Stamp out hunger on Saturday

Community members are invited to stamp out hunger this Saturday by participating in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. The collection benefits Island Harvest Food Bank — a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/12/16

Brothers Wilson, left, and Erick Chavez Chox raced toward the finish line during last Sunday’s half-marathon. Erick won the race, and Wilson finished second.

Running toward their dreams

Dreams really do come true. Just ask Guatemalan brothers Erick and Wilson Chavez Chox, who came to the U.S. on April 23 from their rural Central American town of Santa Lucia Utatlan to run in last … more

By Mary Malloy | 5/4/16

Trump criticized the Affordable Care Act and said he would repeal and replace the law. Christina Daly/Herald

Trump draws thousands at Bethpage rally

Nearly 10,000 people packed into Stage 3 at Grumman Studios in Bethpage on Wednesday night to hear Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. The real estate mogul began a raucous speech by … more

By Steve Smirti | 4/7/16

Dolores Hofman, of Island Park, was crowned the new Ms. NY Senior America Queen at the 31st annual pageant on April 3.

Island Park woman wins Ms. New York Senior America

Dolores Hofman, of Island Park, was crowned the new Ms. New York Senior America last Sunday at the organization’s 31st annual pageant held at the John … more

By Mary Malloy | 4/6/16

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