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The state’s cannabis control board recently approved nearly 100 more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses, with 23 coming to Long Island. But don’t expect too many to pop up in your neighborhood — if any.

More marijuana licenses coming, but not so much here

There are nearly two-dozen more conditional cannabis dispensary licenses on their way to Long Island. But thanks to local pushback in a number of Nassau County communities, chances are very low one … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/18/23

Losing a hero way too soon

She always had the brightest smile in the room. She was always ready to offer a hand to anyone who needed it . . . more

4/13/23

Kids will lead, if we let them

What’s the best way to teach a child? The better question is, what’s the most effective way a child learns? more

4/6/23

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

Your snoring could be the death of you

Loud snoring is annoying, but it can also be an indication of obstructive sleep apnea, which can cause all kinds of serious medical problems. more

3/30/23

Trouble waking up? You know who to blame.

Where did our collective societal grudge against mornings come from? more

3/16/23

A springtime nor'easter is expected to bring lots of rain and high winds to Long Island over the next couple days.

How are you getting home? Nor'easter threatens commutes

It's spring — at least as far as meteorologists are concerned. But that doesn't mean winter storms are out of fashion. Long Island is bracing for a nor'easter storm rolling in beginning Monday evening and through Tuesday that is expected to bring with it high winds and lots of rain. And it could make any travel a bit of a headache over the next couple days. more

3/13/23

Robert Hallam, center, is organizing the 12th annual People’s Food Drive with the Long Island Council of Churches Food Pantry, to help needy South Shore families fight food insecurity. With him were his wife, Mary, and their son, Robert Hallam Jr.

Find out how one man continues to operate a food drive for Nassau needy families

Robert Hallam, 61, of north Lynbrook, is organizing the 12th annual People’s Food Drive, in coordination with the Long Island Council of Churches Food Pantry, to help families in need in Nassau … more

By Andre Silva | 3/12/23

Malverne students meet with state Senator Kevin Thomas to discuss their Call-to-Action proposal to improve school meal programs.

Hunger is a real problem — find out how these kids are fighting for those in need

School lunches have often been a source of contention, from students wanting better food to parents concerned about the quality of meals. Now, a group of fifth graders in Malverne are hoping to … more

By Mark Nolan | 3/12/23

Sadri Altinok, president of the Turkish Cultural Center Long Island, with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin at the announcement of the collection drive.

Learn how you can help victims of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin and the town board last week organized a collection drive to provide support for the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the earthquakes and aftershocks … more

By Mark Nolan | 3/12/23

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