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Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney met President-elect Donald Trump in New York City in December.

U.S. Rep. Peter King, a Republican from Seaford, has attended every presidential inauguration since Richard Nixon was sworn in for his second term in 1973. But this week, King said that he expected … more

By Julie Mansmann and Rebecca Anderson | 1/17/17

There she is: Queen Dolores of Island Park

Island Park resident Dolores Hofman was a pioneer, a trailblazer, and a woman before her time. But these days? Well, you can just call her Queen Dolores. more

By Mary Malloy | 12/13/16

We can all do more to support veterans

For anyone who has not served in combat, it’s impossible to understand the horrors of war. We can try to imagine them, however. We can imagine . . . more

11/10/16

Eisenhower Park is the scene of the lively patriotic light display on Saturday that draws big crowds who gather yearly for some holiday weekend spectacle.

Patriotic colors

The pyrotechnics are ready to dazzle throughout the area. more

By Karen Bloom | 6/29/16

Keep troops safe with a strong, savvy leader

A shocking front-page story in last Friday’s New York Times caught my eye. Its title was, “Experts Find Flaws in Trump Plan for Wall.” That seemed the understatement of the year. more

5/26/16

The United States Postal Service delivered more than 100,000 brown paper bags across Long Island this week to accommodate donations to the collection, which benefits Island Harvest Food Bank.

Stamp out hunger on Saturday

Community members are invited to stamp out hunger this Saturday by participating in the nation’s largest single-day food drive. The collection benefits Island Harvest Food Bank — a … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/12/16

Teacher Vincent Causeman and students, from left, Gia Gatt, Katelyn Safoschnik, Gianna Spinelli, Ashley Arnold, Victoria Sullivan and Alexandra Rouzier helped raise more than $7,000 for the Nassau-Suffolk Autism Society of America.

MacArthur speaks up for autism

“It’s OK to be different,” MacArthur High School junior Katelyn Safoschnik said. “We all bleed the same color blood.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/19/16

Trump criticized the Affordable Care Act and said he would repeal and replace the law. Christina Daly/Herald

Trump draws thousands at Bethpage rally

Nearly 10,000 people packed into Stage 3 at Grumman Studios in Bethpage on Wednesday night to hear Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. The real estate mogul began a raucous speech by … more

By Steve Smirti | 4/7/16

Dolores Hofman, of Island Park, was crowned the new Ms. NY Senior America Queen at the 31st annual pageant on April 3.

Island Park woman wins Ms. New York Senior America

Dolores Hofman, of Island Park, was crowned the new Ms. New York Senior America last Sunday at the organization’s 31st annual pageant held at the John … more

By Mary Malloy | 4/6/16

Wantagh retired Teacher Libby Segerdahl read “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” to Alyx Moss, 2, and other children in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

Wantagh joins in on ‘Read Across America’

About 50 children took part in the fourth annual “Read Across America” event on Feb. 29 at the Wantagh Public Library. In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the children had fun participating in nine different themed activities and two reading sessions, led by the Wantagh Retired Teachers United. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 3/9/16

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