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Town of Hempstead officials spoke at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve last week about its annual Mulchfest. At the event, residents can have their Christmas tress turned into mulch. Leftover mulch is given to the goats who live at the preserve.

Say ‘bahhh” for the Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest

The Town of Hempstead’s Mulchfest is 4 years strong, and last week, officials gathered at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick to announce this year’s festivities — and … more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/19/24

Man up? Sure, let me ask for help.

I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety my whole life. That’s not an easy thing to admit, especially publicly. But mental health awareness isn’t what it used to be, thankfully. more

By Mark Nolan | 6/29/23

Easy summer living? Not for some children.

Summer leaves some school-aged kids scrambling to find a healthy meal, since they can’t depend on the federally subsidized breakfast and lunch programs at their school. more

7/13/23

The Seaford school district welcomed 22 educators to the Viking family at new teacher orientation on Aug. 24 and 25.

Viking family of educators grows in Seaford

Seaford’s newest educators are ready to meet their students when the school year begins. But before the first bell rang, they got a thorough introduction to the school district at new teacher … more

9/8/23

County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, fifth from right, with members of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s annual installation dinner on April 11. The event, which took place at Gatsby on the Ocean in Jones Beach, celebrated the contributions of several of its members.

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce celebrates businesses

The Wantagh Chamber of Commerce partied like it was the 1930s at last week’s installation dinner, as it celebrated the contributions of several of its members. The event, which attracted a … more

By Charles Shaw | 4/19/24

Yes, we can — and must — work together

Bipartisanship works! Republicans and Democrats in Congress answered the call of history. We fought back against Putin, Iran, the terrorists, the scourge of fentanyl and, most important, Russia’s campaign of deceit and disinformation (and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene). more

By Tom Suozzi | 5/3/24

Airmen and women execute daring maneuvers in a thrilling display of the might of the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

Look to the skies: High-flying stunts at the Bethpage Air Show

It’s the moment we’ve been eagerly awaiting: Memorial Day weekend has arrived. Besides the observances, parades and barbecues, for so many of us, that annual trek to Jones Beach to watch the action overhead during the Bethpage Air Show is a beloved tradition not to be missed. This year’s extravaganza, on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, is helmed once again by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. more

By Karen Bloom | 5/24/23

Nailing down the permits

Q. We completely rebuilt in 1996, and are ready to retire and sell. Our real estate agent told us they checked our permit records and it was never signed off. more

By Monte Leeper | 7/13/23

Seaford Lions president George Brennan, right, joins Lions Clubs International past president Douglas Alexander at a summer barbecue in Seaford. Brennan has spent his whole life doing volunteer work for his communities, and is now being honored as the 2023 Seaford Herald Person of the Year.

Showing limitless compassion, and a Lion's heart

George Brennan knows what it means to give back, because he’s been doing it his whole life. He may be the president of the Seaford Lions Club for the past three years, yet Brennan goes far … more

By Charles Shaw | 12/28/23

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. The measure — currently included in the senate’s One House budget — would provide tax credits to local news outlets, so they can keep local reporters on the ground and covering communities.

Lawmakers, publishers rally in Albany to save local news

An advocacy group determined to save local news in New York rallied in Albany in an effort to bring more lawmakers to their cause. more

STAFF REPORT | 3/25/24

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