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The actions of the four Minneapolis police officers who caused the tragic death of George Floyd on Memorial Day were barbaric and shameful, and go against everything we as a society stand for. more

By Bil Gaylor | 8/21/20

State Sen. Jim Gaughran said he was amazed to learn that there was no punishment for real estate agents who were found to be discriminating based on clients’ race.

Bill aims to end housing discrimination in real estate business

If Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs it, legislation that would hold real estate professionals accountable for discriminatory housing practices, authored by State Sen. Jim Gaughran, a Democrat from Northport, … more

By Mike Conn | 8/3/20

North Shore public water advocates said they were excited to be one step closer to achieving their goal of a municipal water service.

Senate bill could bring public water to the North Shore

A bill to create the North Shore Water Authority passed the State Senate on July 23. It must now pass the Assembly to be put on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s desk for his signature. The bill, authored … more

By Mike Conn | 7/30/20

Have you heard the one about Clorox Chewables?

Humor is serious business, so I felt much better when the pandemic jokes began popping up. For example: “If you need 144 rolls of toilet paper for a 14-day quarantine . . . more

5/8/20

Monica Mannino and her wife, Emily Bridgen, raised $2,000 to feed hospital workers during the pandemic.

Franklin Square residents feed the hungry

After coming home from her 13-hour-long shifts at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Monica Mannino said she is grateful to spend time with her wife and children. But, she wrote on one of the … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/30/20

Students, educators need to know what’s next

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio probably overstepped his authority when he decided late last Friday that he would keep the city’s 1,800 public schools closed through June . . . more

4/16/20

Franklin Square residents share words of encouragement

The Herald recently asked residents to send thank-you letters and hopeful messages to be published in the paper. Here are some of the submissions: Thank you Best Market employees for your … more

3/31/20

It’s time for the Legislature to act on tax plan

Nassau County’s property-tax assessment system has been in a shambles for decades. Homeowners who protested their tax bills have generally been given relief. Those who didn’t grieve their taxes paid more than their fair share. more

3/13/20

In an effort to recruit new veterans for American Legion Post 335, Steve Grogan, left, and Bill Marinaccio have created this poster of Uncle Sam to spread awareness.

Lynbrook American Legion Post 335 ramps up recruiting efforts

Lately, a poster of Uncle Sam has been appearing around Lynbrook, urging veterans to join American Legion Post 335. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/12/20

Many ratepayers in the North Shore Water District have been opposed to New York American Water’s presence for years, and are encouraged to see their representatives come together to bring public water to the area.

Bipartisan backing for public water

North Shore residents are not alone in their desire for a public water authority. Their representatives are working together on a state level. Assemblyman Michael Montesano, a Republican from Glen … more

By Mike Conn | 2/20/20

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