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Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, left, and his challenger, Jason Abelove

Jason Abelove challenges Don Clavin for Hempstead town supervisor

Jason Abelove is challenging Don Clavin for Town of Hempstead supervisor. Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2, the Herald asked the candidates questions about their goals and issues facing the community. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/21

Todd Kaminsky, the Democratic candidate for Nassau County district attorney.

Nassau district attorney candidates trade accusations

The race for Nassau district attorney has quickly become one of the most hotly contested in the county, with Democratic State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, of Long Beach, and Republican Anne Donnelly, of … more

By Jim Bernstein and Scott Brinton | 10/6/21

Lynbrook village board weighs banning smoking pot in public

Months after voting to prohibit marijuana sales and dispensaries in the village, Lynbrook officials announced Monday that they will host a public hearing Oct. 18 to discuss banning smoking cannabis in public spaces. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/6/21

Village officials and veterans gathered at the new “Lynbrook Honors Our Troops” sign after the bunting and flags were added. Taking part were, from left, Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino, Mike Davies, Trustees Laura Ryder and Robert Boccio, Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst, Mayor Alan Beach, Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Pat Nealon, and, from right, Steve Grogan, Thomas Wohlrab, Michael Martin, former VFW Commander Ed Donegan, American Legion member Frank Quinn, Marine Corp League Past Commander Len Goldstein, American Legion Commander Bill Marinaccio and SFC Army Recruiter Jose Morrero.

Lynbrook remembers the 13 servicemen and women killed in Afghanistan

The Village of Lynbrook has a new sign that reads, “Lynbrook Honors Our Troops” at the east and west entrances to the village on Sunrise Highway. more

9/9/21

Village officials are seeking historical landmark status for the 92-year-old Lynbrook Public Library.

Lynbrook Library could go down in the history books

Village officials and Lynbrook Public Library administrators are seeking historical landmark status for the librar.y more

By Madeline Armstrong | 9/2/21

Parents have offered differing opinions on a mask mandate for students at South Side High School and other Rockville Centre schools this September.

Rockville Centre parents offer mixed reaction on in-school mask mandates

Rockville Centre School District officials recently announced that all students will be required to wear masks indoors and on buses at the start of the school year — a decision that has been met with mixed reactions from parents. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/18/21

Village officials and developers are eying November to raze the vacant former Mangrove Feather factory. It will be replaced by a 210-unit apartment complex in a project that could cost as much as $100 million.

Lynbrook to bid farewell to feather factory in November

Developers and village officials are eyeing November as the demolition date for the vacant former Mangrove Feather factory building, which will end more than a decade of attempts to repurpose the structure. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/18/21

Rockville Centre Superintendent of Schools June Chang announced his resignation on Tuesday, just more than a year after taking the position.

Rockville Centre Superintendent of Schools June Chang resigns

Rockville Centre Superintendent June Chang announced his resignation on Tuesday, though he will not leave the position for nine months. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/17/21

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday. He will leave office in 14 days.

Governor Cuomo announces resignation amid sexual harassment allegations

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation on Tuesday, catching New Yorkers off guard, particularly after he began his roughly 20-minute-long speech with a seemingly defiant tone, calling himself a fighter. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/10/21

Developer Anthony Bartone, fourth from near left, and John Fraser-Mifsud, the North Division vice president for Daikin, third from near left, were honored at the Mayor’s Golf Outing on Monday. Joining them were, from left, Lynbrook Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst, Trustees Robert Boccio, Laura Ryder and Ann Marie Reardon, Mayor Alan Beach and Jeff Greenfield, who helped organize the event.

Golf outing honors two, raises money for Lynbrook Community Chest

Under sunny skies Monday, village residents, elected officials and business owners hit the links for a cause at the Mayor’s Golf Outing at the Hempstead Golf & Country Club, where a local businessman and developer were honored. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/5/21

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