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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

The rules exist for all of us

Q. I hired a carpenter to rebuild my garage because it was rotted and leaning. The roof was OK, so we kept it, but all the walls were stripped away and replaced. more

By Monte Leeper | 10/7/22

You have just two minutes to escape a fire

This Sunday is the beginning of National Fire Prevention Week, a century-old public health observance created by the National Fire Protection Association . . . more

10/6/22

Probationary Firefighter Jordan Reinstein, pictured in full gear, overcame fears of climbing Lakeview Fire Department’s aerial ladder with the help of Firefighter Domenic Ferraro.

Lakeview Fire Department marks 113 years of service

Our island looked a lot different 113 years ago. Coastal areas were filled with summer homes for the rich, whileinland was mostly farms. But a dozen farmers living close to Lakeview banded together … more

Vivian Rose | 8/25/22

Firefighters with the Lakeview Fire Department practiced extrication on a donated car on the evening of July 13.

Lakeview Fire Department keeps prepared

The past two Wednesday nights have been busy with practice and drills for the Lakeview Fire Department – mainly training their firefighters in car extrications. Using what Chief Michael Joyce … more

Vivian Rose | 7/28/22

Dave Weinstein has served the Malverne Volunteer Fire Department for a record six decades.

Former Malverne fire chief celebrates 60 years

When a smoke alarm pierces the silence of the early morning hours, the beeper of 77-year-old Dave Weinstein sounds and he springs into action. Once serving as its fire chief, Weinstein remains an … more

By Kyle Chin | 6/30/22

The rules exist for all of us

Q. I hired a carpenter to rebuild my garage because it was rotted and leaning. The roof was OK, so we kept it, but all the walls were stripped away and replaced. In the middle of the job . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 10/7/21

Firefighters completed numerous drills during the annual Labor Day Drill in Hempstead.

West Hempstead hosts annual Labor Day Drill

The West Hempstead Westerners finished third with a total of 20 points in the annual Labor Day Drill in Hempstead on Sept. 6. Hosted by West Hempstead, fire departments from different parts of … more

9/15/21

Taking a shot at reducing gun violence

How to go about reducing the number of shootings, injuries and fatalities caused by guns is proving to be a question whose answers are hard to decide on. more

8/5/21

Sgt. Thomas Winters worked in the Malverne Police Department for 21 years.

Longtime Malverne police Sgt. Thomas Winters dies at 55

There has been an outpouring of condolences from neighboring fire and police departments over the past week after Malverne Police Department Sgt. Thomas Winters died suddenly of an unknown cause on … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/15/21

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