Hewlett High School senior Eric Brooks traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Intel Science Talent Search competition March 11-16 not expecting to place in the top 10, but he left the nation's capital having taken fifth place in the prestigious competition. more

Elmont leaders, along with breeders and trainers from New York State's racing industry gathered at Belmont Park on Sunday, March 21 to fight for video lottery terminals at Aqueduct and Belmont racetracks. more

The Oceanside/Island Park Herald will provide an intern with a valuable opportunity to learn — first hand — the challenges and rewards of reporting and publishing community news, writing feature … more

Gene Hamlet, a resident of Long Beach for 50 years and a Herald columnist, died on Feb. 11. He was 84. Hamlet was born in Waukegan, Illinois., enlisted in the U.S Army and served in Germany … more

An opportune time for a worthy project To the Editor: The Board of Education has taken a brave step and proposed renovating the high school to the tune of almost $32 million. There are some … more

Many of us have lost jobs or income during the worst recession we’ve endured since the Great Depression. And many people on fixed incomes are feeling the burden of high taxes. To some, this seems like the worst possible time to float a $31.8 million bond to finance school improvements. We understand this view, but we see things differently. more

Serving the people is a privilege To the Editor: I want to thank everyone who voted on Election Day. I'm very honored to have earned the support of so many of my friends and neighbors … more

More than 600 people dressed in costumes of all kinds walked up and down Merrick Avenue this Halloween, making this year's annual costume parade sponsored by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce and the Merrick Herald the biggest to date. What's N Store was a contributor to the event. more

Tens of thousands of local folks thronged Bedford Avenue and its environs last Saturday and Sunday for the annual Bellmore Family Street Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce. At this year's fair -- touted as Nassau County's largest -- there was a little something for everyone, from carnival rides to crafts to live marshal-arts demonstrations to pony rides, a petting zoo and any number of expos, from crafts to sports. Additionally, there was entertainment at the Town of Hempstead Showmobile throughout the weekend. And in the middle of it all, the Bellmore Herald had booth, staffed by Bellmore Herald Accountant Executive Ilene Dixel, Senior Editor Scott Brinton, and reporters Nancy Hiler and Sari Zeidler. more

A proven track record, a sensitivity to individual constituents’ concerns and an aggressive approach to tough issues are three of the key traits of a model elected representative. During his 10 … more