State tests for English and Math are next month, and the Herald wants to know — is your child taking the tests? Or are you opting them out? Why or why not? We want to hear from you! Please call at … more

People outside of Island Park may not have known Anthony D’Esposito prior to his appointment as the councilman for the 4th district of the Town of Hempstead, but he is working hard to change … more

The Island Park United Methodist Church, now celebrating 90 years, can trace its roots to April 16, 1926 when the Reverend John Langdale came to preach. He was the District Superintendent of the … more

There are sanitation initiatives, curbside recycling, special recycling programs, electronics recycling as part of the e-cycling program, composting and rain barrel initiatives available from the … more

A third round of auctions of Hurricane Sandy-damaged houses in Island Park is set to take place May 11 at the Hyatt Regency, at 1717 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge. The Housing Trust Fund Corporation, … more

Island Park Village Trustee Irene Filkowski Naudus was re-elected to a second term, and Barbara Volpe-Ried was elected to the seat that will be vacated by Trustee and Deputy Mayor Steve D’Esposito, in village elections March 15. Both women ran unopposed. Volpe-Reid received 222 votes, and Naudus, 212. At a gathering to celebrate the election wins, Mayor Michael McGinty said, “I could not be personally or professionally happier, and I am looking forward to the good things to come. [Barbara’s and Irene’s] work ethic over the years have made [Island Park] a better place, and I am incredibly proud to serve with [them].” McGinty also named D’Esposito Deputy Mayor Emeritus, praising him for his 25 years of service to the village. D’Esposito is leaving to become Town of Hempstead Chief of Staff. more

Island Park Cub Scout Pack 312 held a Pinewood Derby on March 4 that featured all the excitement of a real car race including a true photo finish. This yearly race gives the winners first, … more

The Village of Island Park has solicited bids for water jet cleaning of 6,500 feet of storm water drainage pipes and 50 catch basins plus system inspection. The village is receiving $40 million in … more

An Island Park woman was arrested for allegedly taking $56,000 from two local dental practices. According to Nassau County police, when Deborah Ervin, 45, of Island Park worked as an office … more

The focus is on I.P. flooding To the Editor: Flooding in our Island Park community has continued to cause disruption, fear and even property damage. I want to outline what the village is … more