How does Crossroads Farm prepare for opening weekend?

Crossroads Farm at Grossman’s is a central part of the Malverne community, having played an integral part in the local history and economy. As the season-opening weekend, April 5 and 6, approaches, the Herald was invited to learn more about the farm and its operations.

Pamela Panzenbeck seeks third term as Glen Cove mayor

Glen Cove Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck has announced her bid for a third term, emphasizing her administration’s accomplishments in infrastructure improvements and financial stability. She was first …

Baldwin Middle School Multicultural Festival unites community with food, music, and culture

Baldwin Middle School was transformed into a vibrant cultural showcase on March 7 as students, families, and faculty gathered for the school’s annual Multicultural Festival. The event, co-chaired by Subrina Singh, featured lively performances, colorful decorations, and a global feast provided by local businesses. 

Wantagh High School unveils new science research classroom

Students at Wantagh High School who want to learn how scientists conduct research now have the opportunity, thanks to a new state-of-the-art science research classroom.

Move the Food Day to bring hundreds of volunteers to Freeport Pantry

Volunteers will come together on March 29 for the 14th annual Move the Food Day, a large-scale food drive benefiting the Long Island Council of Churches’ Freeport pantry.

What safety upgrades are coming to Elmont this spring?

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages has secured new traffic lights on two busy roads in Elmont in order to promote safe driving near the high school. The new lights are expected to be installed in early spring.

Learning how to be a master at gardening at East Meadow Farm

Master gardeners from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County taught local homeowners how to do yardwork safely for both person and plant at the East Meadow Farm on March 1.

At the East Meadow farm, learning how to care for your property like a master gardener

Master Gardeners from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County taught local homeowners about how to conduct yard work safely for both person and plant at the East Meadow Farm on March 1.

South Side High's 'Newsies' cast gears up for opening night

South Side High School students are getting ready to bring the beloved musical "Newsies" to life next month, showcasing months of hard work, talent and dedication in their highly anticipated spring production and highlighting why theater is so important.

Seaford varsity cheer team wins national title in coach’s final season

Lisa Ferrari capped off her impressive 17-year career as head coach of the Seaford High School varsity cheer team by winning its first-ever national championship last month.

What the East Norwich community did to clean up dumped tires

A massive community effort aimed to remove hundreds of illegally dumped tires from a 16.3-acre wooded property at New York State Route 106 and Locust Avenue, owned by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District last Saturday.

Lynbrook North Middle School begins annual ALS fundraising campaign

The Lynbrook community’s annual tradition continued at North Middle School on March 11 as the ALS Ride for Life organization visited the school to usher in the start of their fundraising campaign.

Editorial

Millions are sick and tired of being sick and tired

This month marks five years since Covid-19 upended our world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 1.2 million Americans died from the virus, including 86,000 New Yorkers.

Columnist

Neela Mukherjee Lockel: We can’t let seniors be the victims of budget cuts

The proposed federal budget cuts could have devastating consequences for Long Island families, particularly for our seniors who rely on essential programs like Meals on Wheels.

Columnist

David Lyons: PSEG Long Island celebrates its engineers

While PSEG Long Island does have many lineworkers, did you know we also employ more than 200 engineers?

Columnist

Peter King: Celebrating the immigrants who made America great

This month of March will see far more people attending more St. Patrick’s Day parades on Long Island and in New York City than in all of Ireland.

Columnist

Jerry Kremer: The rise and fall of Mayor Eric Adams

November 2021 was a significant month in the history of New York City. Eric Adams was elected the 110th mayor of that great city.