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Our communities need more doctors who look like me

I’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — low-income people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor. more

By Shakia Miller | 3/8/24

New York lawmakers approved of the $455 million loan for NYRA to redevelop Belmont Park.

State approves $455m loan for Belmont racetrack project

The Belmont Park redevelopment plan is a go. Governor Kathy Hochul and other New York State lawmakers approved of a $455 million bond which will aid in the complete modernization … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/2/23

Reine Bethany/Herald photos Villagers, Community Affairs Division officers, and Chamber of Commerce officers with race organizer Marianne Endo, standing, seventh from right.

The annual Great Canoe Race is both fun and historic

For 47 years, the Great Freeport Canoe Race has been a high point of the summer, in which residents and racers from surrounding communities come to the village’s marvelous waterfront for a memorable day on the water. more

By Reine Bethany | 8/11/22

Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito is ready to take on whomever Democrats offer after their Aug. 23 primary, already locking up the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District seat. Potential challengers include former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen and Malverne mayor Keith Corbett, who have combined to raise nearly $1 million.

Guns, bail reform, dominate congressional race

As midterms approach with political control of both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate up for grabs, candidates vying for the newly drawn 4th Congressional District are entering the final weeks before … more

By Brian Pfail | 8/8/22

Mayor Robert Kennedy, left, and Legislator Steve Rhoads won a team gold medal in last year's Freeport Village Canoe Race.

50th annual Freeport Canoe Race on Aug. 7

The annual Freeport Village Canoe Race turns 50 this year! more

By Reine Bethany | 7/21/22

Long Island students’ resources depend on race

A report just published by ERASE Racism explores how equitably educational resources are available across school districts on Long Island . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 6/23/22

Favorite Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, won the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 46,301.

Mo Donegal captures Belmont Stakes

A couple of hometown heroes in the thoroughbred horseracing industry celebrated a memorable victory Saturday after favored Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, drew away down the stretch to … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/12/22

Democrats’ election perils have little to do with ‘wokeness’

In the wake of Democrats’ November election debacle, they are looking for who or what to blame. The initial targets are critical race theory, “wokeness,” and congressional progressives known as “the Squad” . . . more

By Alan Singer | 12/9/21

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