The Herald was there for North Shore Animal League America's 4th annual DogCatemy Celebrity Gala in the Cipriani Ballroom in Manhattan on Novemeber 5, presented by Purina ONE. Beautiful and famous two and four-legged celebrities walked the green carpet, smiling and barking for the cameras. 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

The 23rd annual Bellmore Family Street Festival, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, was originally scheduled for Oct. 17-18, but had to be rescheduled because of the threat of rain. The fair, touted as Nassau County's largest family festival, is now set for this weekend, Oct. 24-25. With this year's theme, "Sweet Dreams: Filled with Spice and Everything Nice," the festival will take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road station and along Bedford Avenue, with carnival rides every evening. more

A home in the canals section of Long Beach caught fire last week after winds sparked an electrical-based blaze. more

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Bellmore Family Street Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, has been postponed, and has been rescheduled for the weekend of Oct. 24-25. more

Just as the fall season comes into full swing, business owners and community leaders in West Hempstead hosted a Street Fair for families on Oct. 4. more

Investors in a West End property vow to battle the City of Long Beach on its proposal to take the two adjacent lots through eminent domain. more

The Sesame Street gang visits Nassau Coliseum, Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 24-27. Sing and dance with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends! This … more

The weeds on the Superblock, the long-vacant lot on Broadway between Long Beach and Riverside boulevards, have overgrown the high chain-linked fence surrounding the property, resident Al Symons told the City Council at its Tuesday meeting. more

Family and friends of Daniel Brethel unveiled a new street sign named in honor of the late firefighter. more