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Herald Inside LI hosted a free live Zoom webinar, sponsored by Molloy College, on Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m., for the purpose of answering many of the questions that college-aged students and parents of those students have about staying local for college.

Herald Inside LI hosts staying local for college webinar

When college doors reopened in the fall and fears of spreading the virus were prevalent, many colleges on Long Island adopted the hybrid model for classes and for extracurricular activities— … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

On Tuesday November 10 the “Herald Inside Long Island,” hosted a free live Zoom webinar at 7 p.m. to discuss ways in which long islanders can provide support to their children who might have mental illnesses.

Herald Inside Long Island hosts mental health awareness webinar

With the pandemic in full effect and COVID-19 cases going up with the second wave, health experts said that mental health issues have become heightened for many throughout Long Island, including … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

High-risk high school sports could begin Feb. 1

High-risk high school sports in New York State such as basketball, football, wrestling, hockey, volleyball and competitive cheer will be permitted to proceed beginning Feb. 1 as long as county health departments approve competitive play within its jurisdiction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday afternoon. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/22/21

Helen Brezil’s Granddaughter Lisa Lucatorto, far left, daughter Enid Brezil and granddaughter Diana Esquenet celebrated Helen’s birthday through a window at the Regency at Glen Cove.

Regency resident Helen Brezil celebrates 100th birthday

On Jan. 12, Helen Brezil became the newest centenarian at the assisted-living facility the Regency at Glen Cove. She celebrated the big day with a birthday cake and decorations, but because of coronavirus restrictions, members of her family had to share the celebration from outside a window. more

By Jennifer Corr | 1/22/21

Dr. Usman Khan, left, Dr. Scott Bodner and Dr. Danielle Rosemond, three physicians at Glen Cove Hospital, got their vaccinations, and were given cards certifying that they had done so.

Racing to get the vaccine

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency-use authorization for a vaccine that could prevent Covid-19 on Dec. 11, it created a light at the end of a very long, dark … more

By Jennifer Corr | 1/22/21

Ed and his wife, Mary Ellen, in an undated photograph.

Mentor and active member of Oyster Bay Fire Department dies of Covid

Edwin J. Rahilly Jr. probably would have lived at least another 10 years had it not been for Covid-19, his second cousin Thomas Rahilly Jr. said. Thomas, the second assistant chief at Oyster Bay Fire Co. No. 1, has fond memories of Ed, who died on Jan. 8 at age 86. Ed was in tremendous shape, he said. more

By Laura Lane | 1/22/21

Town of Hempstead Councilman Tom Muscarella’s dog, Junior, left, played with a Valley Stream resident’s dog, Kylo, at the grand opening of the Baldwin Harbor Town Park dog run on Jan. 15.

A ‘paw-some’ park opens

Dog owners and their furry friends attended the grand opening of a dog run in Baldwin Harbor Town Park on Jan. 15. Town of Hempstead officials gathered in the park, at 3232 Grand Ave., to make … more

By Bridget Downes | 1/21/21

Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé dropped off masks with the Rev. Nicholas Zientarski, of St. Christopher’s Church in Baldwin, whose food pantry serves the food insecure.

‘We must remain vigilant’

At the end of 2020, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, of Freeport, joined the student group Long Island Laboring Against Covid-19 to donate 15,000 masks and other personal protective … more

By Ronny Reyes and Bridget Downes | 1/21/21

Let the healing begin

On March 4, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln stood on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol to take the oath of office and deliver his first inaugural address. Seven southern states had already . . . more

By Jim Bernstein | 1/21/21

What we do right now will echo in history

America is in a state of shock in the wake of the assault on the U.S. Capitol, a second impeachment of President Trump and months of denial of the validity of November’s election. We have a new president . . . more

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