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Sajida Jackson is PSEG Long Island’s Business Customer Advocate for Malverne, Elmont, Franklin Square, Valley Stream and other communities across Nassau County.

PSEG reintroduces ‘personal connections’ reps

PSEG Long Island announced in a statement on Sept. 20 the return of the electrical utility company’s Business Consumer Advocate program and named a BCA for the communities of Elmont, Malverne, Valley Stream and other areas across Nassau County. more

By Robert Traverso | 9/30/21

West Hempstead and Lakeview’s fire departments joined together for a 9/11 ceremony at Hall's Pond Park on Sept. 11.

Twenty years later, West Hempstead residents reflect on 9/11

Residents, local elected officials and community groups gathered around the 9/11 Memorial at Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead last Saturday for the West Hempstead Community Support … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/15/21

West Hempstead High class of 2021 graduate Jamie Murphy, third from left, received the community service award from the West Hempstead Community Support Association on June 10. She was joined by, from left, her mother, Mia, Maureen Greenberg, Marge Von Holten, third from right, Dorothy Krimsky and Santos Welti.

West Hempstead teen honored for volunteerism

The West Hempstead Community Support Association honored Jamie Murphy, a recent West Hempstead High School graduate, with this year’s community service award on June 10. The group visited … more

By Nakeem Grant | 7/15/21

Affordable homeownership for all must be a priority

June was National Homeownership Month. For many, homeownership is a part of the American dream that is proving to be increasingly difficult to attain. Long Island home prices . . . more

By Nicole Jean Christian | 7/15/21

Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett, top row, second from left, and State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, to Corbett’s immediate left, joined members of Community Mainstreaming Services, a nonprofit that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, on May 27 for the grand opening of a group home in the village.

Promoting inclusivity in Malverne, North Merrick

Community Mainstreaming Associates recently celebrated the opening of two new Nassau County group residential homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Malverne and North … more

6/10/21

Cathedral Post 1087 veteran Chaplain Bruno Roessler, above left, Richie Daig and Commander Peter Johansen saluted as the flag was raised to full staff in West Hempstead.

Hundreds gather for West Hempstead's Memorial Day Parade

Residents filled the streets on Hempstead Avenue and Woodlawn Road in West Hempstead as the West Hempstead Community Support Association held its annual Memorial Day Parade on May 31. The … more

6/9/21

New York Sen. John Brooks, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, and Marc Herbst, Executive Director of the Long Island Contractors' Association stand with local union members remembering those who passed away in accidents on the Southern State Parkway.

Bill would improve infrastructure, technology on Southern State Parkway

With a 10-mile stretch of highway referred to as “Blood Alley,” between Exit 17 in Malverne and Exit 32 in Farmingdale, the Southern State Parkway is known as one of the most dangerous … more

By Jessica M. Semins and Nakeem Grant | 5/27/21

Saying farewell to a president who put Hofstra on the map

I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand . . . more

5/13/21

After months of quieter skies, jet noise has returned to communities on the South Shore, including Malverne.

Jet sounds increase after months of quieter skies in Malverne

Malvernites enjoyed months of quieter skies during the coronavirus pandemic, which brought about a drastic decline in the number of jets roaring overhead. In recent months, however, those … more

By Nakeem Grant | 5/6/21

Herald Community Newspapers is seeking nominations for its new Head of the Class Awards program.

Herald Head of the Class Awards to honor teachers

"Been homeschooling a 6-year old and 8-year old for one hour and 11 minutes. Teachers deserve to make a billion dollars a year. Or a week."—Shonda Rhimes (@shondarhimes), March … more

4/30/21

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