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Where’s the county’s plan for opioid settlement funds?

Nassau County’s ongoing mission to address the opioid addiction crisis is one of the most important and most heart-wrenching issues I contend with . . . more

By Delia DeRiggi-Whitton | 8/11/22

Woodward graduates entered one by one, applauded and cheered by caregivers, friends, and Woodward staff.

A small school with big successes

If anyone ever wonders how Woodward Children’s Center achieves its successes, their questions will be answered by attending graduation day. more

By Reine Bethany | 7/7/22

The Sip & Talk series has been a successful partnership between Legislator Siela Bynoe and the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center.

Legislator Siela A. Bynoe, Long Island Alzheimer’s & Dementia Center Present “Caring for the Caregiver” Sip & Talk Webinar

Nassau County Legislator Siela A. Bynoe (D - Westbury) is partnering with the Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center to host “Caring for the Caregiver” - the third installment of Legislator Bynoe’s ongoing series of Sip & Talk virtual community conversations related to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. more

6/9/22

Your voice is more important now than ever

It’s likely the eve of the destruction of Roe v. Wade — an act likely to be met with cheers or outrage, depending on which side of the landmark 1973 U.S. Supreme Court abortion case people land on. And what comes next could very well be up to your state legislator. more

5/26/22

Howell Road Elementary School’s Youth Art Month Display.

Dist. 13 artists showcase their work at exhibit

In celebration of Youth Art Month, the New York State Art Teachers Association in partnership with New York State United Teachers presented their 32nd Annual Legislative Student Art Exhibit … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/31/22

An inauguration like no other

I have been blessed to raise my hand and pledge to serve my community as an elected official many times over the past 16 years. However, last Monday was the first — and hopefully, last — time that I will take the oath of office in my living room. more

By Debra Mulé | 1/20/22

Siela Bynoe deserves another term in the 2nd L.D.

Republican Harold Germaine is challenging Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe in the 2nd Legislative District. Though the young challenger shows promise in his first bid for office, the Herald endorses Bynoe, in part because of her strong record of advocating for bipartisan police reform and her efforts to reduce wasteful government spending. more

10/28/21

Vote for Josh Lafazan in the 18th Legislative District

At 23 years old, Josh Lafazan became Nassau County’s youngest legislator in 2017. He is now in his second term, representing the North Shore’s 18th Legislative District. A registered … more

Herald Editorial Staff | 10/28/21

L.I. school board tries to ban Black Lives Matter

The Smithtown School District will restrict the use of 34 BrainPop instructional videos in classrooms because they introduce topics like Black Lives Matter and human sexuality. more

By Alan Singer | 8/19/21

The New York State Legislature recently passed a bill establishing a public water authority on the North Shore to relieve residents of expensive water bills.

Legislature votes for public water authority

Both the New York State Assembly and Senate last week passed a bill to establish a North Shore Water Authority and a South Nassau Water Authority that would replace New York American Water for … more

By Annemarie Durkin | 6/17/21

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