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Let’s continue to pursue Dr. King’s dream

February marks another year of Black History Month, and it’s important for us to take note of how far America has come since black slaves were first brought to the country some 400 years ago. more

1/31/20

Actors From The London Stage touring company stages Shakespeare's classic tale of an exiled ruler at the Madison Theatre Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/30/20

Sample the best of region's wine and spirits producers, along with gourmet foods, during the Raise Your Glass festival at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/24/20

Kudos to Nassau for signing climate pledge

At the Herald, we like to give credit where credit is due. In our Nov. 8-14 editorial, “Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge,” we called on County Executive Laura Curran . . . more

1/17/20

Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020

New York saw a spike in hate crimes directed at the Jewish community toward the end of 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all times. It was particularly disturbing . . . more

1/2/20

Sylvan Place neighbors John McGovern, from left, Stephen Carr, Wally Schroeder, Carole Schroeder, Alex Carr, Sheryl Carr, Dino Fino, Sherise Dowling, Thomas Dowling, Jessica Dyer, Rich Dyer, Christian Dyer and Erin Ann McGovern at their 2019 Christmas block party fundraiser.

Neighbors helping neighbors

Estimates vary as to when the neighbors on Sylvan Place started banding together to hold a Christmas fundraiser on their block. There is, however, a rough consensus among at least a handful of … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/27/19

The town of Hempstead approved a contract on Dec. 10 to raise Jedwood Place from six inches to a foot as part of a state-funded anti-flooding project.

Town to raise Jedwood Place

The Town of Hempstead approved a $1.1 million contract on Dec. 10 to raise Jedwood Place as part of a state-funded project to prevent flooding. Construction is slated to begin next spring. The … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/21/19

Help those who don't have enough food

Hunger is found everywhere, even here on Long Island. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity for households as those that are “uncertain of having, or unable to acquire enough food to meet the needs of all their members.” more

11/29/19

Multifamily living surely has a future on Long Island

We don’t have to look far to find outstanding examples of multifamily design. Some of the most well-known and striking architecture in the metropolitan area . . . more

By Christopher Capece | 11/22/19

Bernadette Peters appears at Tilles Center on Nov. 16.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Fefu and her FriendsMaria Irena Fornes’ feminist classic about a group of women in 1935 New England convening for a meeting that turns into a freestyle … more

11/15/19