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Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge

The greatest long-term threat to Nassau County may not be property taxes. It’s likely the climate crisis. That’s why we were surprised that the county hasn’t signed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge. more

11/8/19

Downtown Rockville Centre has been beautified with corn stalks and orange bows on lampposts.

Dressing up the Village of Rockville Centre for fall

Pops of orange, red and yellow can be seen around downtown Rockville Centre, as business owners and community members have pitched in to beautify the village. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/17/19

South Nassau Communities Hospital announced on Sept. 26 that it had changed its name to Mount Sinai South Nassau.

South Nassau Communities Hospital renamed Mount Sinai South Nassau

The signs are up. The refurbished ambulances are in. The 90-year-old medical institution known as South Nassau Communities Hospital is now Mount Sinai South Nassau. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/3/19

Doing nothing about gun violence is not an option

We all know that America has a serious gun violence problem. While mass shootings have become chillingly common, I believe we are on the verge of a seismic shift in how we respond to them. more

By Laura Curran | 9/27/19

Tara Brancato, an Anti-Racism Project facilitator, asked attendees at last year’s session to record how they felt about delving into the history of racism.

Anti-Racism Project to return next month

The discussion of racism is continuing in Lakeview and Rockville Centre, with the Anti-Racism Project returning next month. Formed as a way to start a conversation about the topic and to combat … more

By Jill Nossa | 9/26/19

Local elected officials joined MLK Center directors and children from the community at the annual Community Day on Aug. 24.

Residents gather for annual Community Day at the MLK Center in Rockville Centre

Kids enjoyed fun in the sun, a barbecue and activities at the event, which was held in front of the MLK Center on N. Centre Avenue. more

8/29/19

School store: the gift that keeps on giving

Right here in my corner of the universe, a feel-good, do-good project has been sending children back to school every year for the past seven years, with new books and backpacks, sneakers and clothes and even toiletries — and it’s all free. more

8/9/19

The Herald crew began their surfing lesson by learning how to steady themselves on their boards. At left were, at front, instructor Ian Skudin, and from left, Herald staffers Alyssa Seidman and Bridget Downes, intern Frank Gargano, and staffer Melissa Koenig.

Surf’s up in Long Beach for Herald crew

Amid New York Surf Week, July 10 to 14, a group of Herald Community Newspapers editors — Bridget Downes, Melissa Koenig, Nadya Nataly, Alyssa Seidman and Brian Steiglitz — and intern Frank … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/24/19

Be prepared for the next Big One

In the movie “Jaws,” Amity Mayor Larry Vaughn said, “You yell ‘Barracuda!’ and everyone says, ‘Huh?’ You yell ‘Shark!’ and we’ve got a panic on our hands.” The same could be said of hurricanes. more

7/18/19

Herald, RichnerLive teaming up to host Senior Expo in August

Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive will host a summer Senior Health & Beyond Expo on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Merrick Jewish Centre. This free event is dedicated … more

7/5/19

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