News | Herald Community Newspapers

News

Featured Most recent

2463 results total, viewing 1 - 10

Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

Group home residents remain under strict restrictions as parents fight Gov. Cuomo to ease what they see as a lockdown

By James Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com On Father's Day this year, Dan Mulvaney used his iPaid to tap out a note to his mother in Long Beach: "How long until I'm … more

By james bernstein | 7/11/20

Amistad America will be visiting Oyster Bay July 11 through July 12.

Famous historical schooner coming to Oyster Bay

The Freedom Schooner “Amistad America” will be visiting Oyster Bay July 11 and July 12 at the town dock at the western end of Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. The ship is a 130-foot schooner and an exact replica of the original “LaAmistad.” The movie “Amistad “ was loosely based on this boat’s story. more

7/11/20

The St. Christopher School class of 2020 graduates tossed their mortarboards in celebration on June 13.

St. Christopher School graduates move up

The St. Christopher School class of 2020 graduation was held June 13 at 1 p.m., when graduates moved up. Now they are looking ahead to the future. Board members said the graduates have been … more

7/10/20

Elected officials call for oversight of Hempstead Covid-19 relief spending

New York State Senator Kevin Thomas and U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice are calling for the State Comptroller to review how the Town of Hempstead is spending the $133 million it received from the … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 7/10/20

Can flowers live through a pandemic?

Flowers only last for so long after being cut. The inventories of some local florists, including those in Baldwin, Freeport and Oceanside, were greatly affected when shops were forced to close in … more

By Alexandra Whitbeck | 7/10/20

Maple Lanes in Rockville Centre was originally slated to reopen in Phase Four. As of July 10, there is still no timeline in place for when bowling centers can get back in business.

As Rockville Centre enters Phase Four reopening, some businesses still left out

While low-risk indoor arts and entertainment is included in Long Island’s Phase Four reopening of the economy, which began on July 8, gyms and bowling centers have been excluded, causing a strain for several Rockville Centre businesses. more

By Scott Brinton and Jill Nossa | 7/10/20

Lawrence native and former lawyer for President Donald Trump, was returned to upstate Otisville prison after violating the terms of his furloughed prison release.

Lawrence native Michael Cohen returned to upstate Otisville

After being taken back into custody on July 9, for violating the terms of his furloughed release from prison, Lawrence native and former lawyer for President Donald Trump, Michael Cohen was returned to upstate Otisville, where he was before his May 21 release. more

By Jeff Bessen and Matthew Ferremi | 7/10/20

Dr. Phyllis Harrington, Superintendent of Schools, has convened a task force to plan for the 2020-21 school year based on state coronavirus guidelines. She addressed the community in a video posted on July 9.

Oceanside School District’s Superintendent Task Force plans for fall

It’s all hands on deck preparing for back-to-school at Oceanside School District, with more than 100 teachers, staff members, parents and administrators from all schools participating in its Superintendent Task Force and focus groups. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 7/10/20

After closing for many months amid coronavirus restrictions, the Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside reopened as part of Phase Four.

Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside reopens as part of Phase Four

After closing for many months because of coronavirus restrictions, the Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area reopened this week as part of Phase Four. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/10/20

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 247 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 6 months.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.