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New York American Water’s corporate offices in Merrick.

State to hold virtual hearings on potential NYAW takeover

The state Department of Public Service will hold a series of virtual hearings later this month as part of a study that will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/16/21

Malverne American Legion Post 44’s Ladies Auxiliary honored Malverne native Barbara Purcell, who turned 100 this year.

Ladies Auxiliary in Malverne honors a longtime member

November marked the end of the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary. Malverne American Legion Post 44’s Ladies Auxiliary was searching for a way to commemorate the event. … more

By Nakeem Grant | 11/27/20

Nine local veterans were honored as part of State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s second annual Veteran Hall of Honor Ceremony on Oct. 4.

Veteran from Malverne honored for years of service

Nine veterans, including Malverne American Legion Post 44 member Joseph Schroder, were honored during State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin’s second annual Veteran Hall of Honor Ceremony on Oct. 4. … more

10/15/20

Aiden Simms, left, 9, and his brother, Simeon, 16, celebrated the seventh anniversary of Aiden’s successful liver transplant on Sept. 1.

West Hempstead parents reflect on child’s lifesaving liver transplant

When the Herald asked 9-year-old West Hempstead resident Aiden Simms to describe himself, he giggled. “That’s what he does a lot,” said his mother, Nicole McNair. “He has a … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/24/20

Returning to Long Island’s segregated schools

As the new school year begins, students, teachers and parents are understandably focused on the immediate issue of how schools are reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. But . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 9/11/20

Double mitzvahs in a one-horse mountain town

If there is any topic guaranteed to irritate readers more than politics, it’s religion, but here goes a true story. In the innocent days before the plague of Covid-19 . . . more

8/8/20

Mr. Trump, suburbia needs solutions, not tweets

President Trump claimed last week that he is protecting suburbanites from low-income housing projects, tweeting on July 29: "I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream . . ." more

8/8/20

Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, donated food items to first responders at the Javits Center at the height of the pandemic.

Malverne American Legion volunteer supports first responders through service project

When Malverne American Legion Post 44 volunteer Peter Mura, 16, found out in March that he had been selected as the post’s delegate to the annual American Legion Boys State summer program, he … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/30/20

Why the Herald will now capitalize Black

This week, the Herald Community Newspapers are making a seemingly small, but we believe critical, change to our Style Guide. Going forward, the Herald will use a capital B when writing about Black people. more

7/17/20

Be prepared for hurricanes — now, not later

With all the news of the coronavirus crisis, it would be easy to forget that we are more than a month into the Atlantic hurricane season — and now is the time to prepare for the possibility of a major storm. more

7/10/20

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