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Brian Stieglitz/Herald Anthony Bevilacqua, top left, owner of AB Fitness & Nutrition Center, collected a small mountain of pet supplies in his storefront on East Meadow Avenue. On Dec. 23, He and his wife, Jennifer, and colleagues Pete Khatcherian and Laura Bevilacqua donated the supplies to animal shelters around Nassau County.

AB Fitness Center looks out for its furry friends with pet supplies drive

In the weeks leading up to Christmas and Hanukkah, Anthony Bevilacqua collected a small mountain of pet supplies at his business, AB Fitness & Nutrition Center, on East Meadow Avenue. On Dec. 23, … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 1/9/20

Charles J. O’Shea Jr., the founder and owner of O’Shea funeral homes in Wantagh and East Meadow and a partner in Albrecht, Bruno and O’Shea, in East Islip.

Charles O’Shea, owner of funeral homes, dies at 85

Charles J. O’Shea Jr., a prominent figure in the business communities of Wantagh and East Meadow for more than a half-century, died on Dec. 30 at his home in Point Lookout. He was 85. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/9/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin being sworn in on Jan. 7, as his wife, Nancy, holds the Bible.

Clavin, Town of Hempstead board sworn in

Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/7/20

Jamie DeGrade, the philanthropy officer of America’s VetDogs, accepted a donation from the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce at their annual holiday party.

Chamber gives back at annual holiday party

The East Meadow Florist has been in business since 1961, and Chris Hackert became its owner in 1996. Despite downsizing to a one-man operation two years ago, Hackert said he has a dedicated customer base, which shops for poinsettias and seasonal centerpieces for Christmas and Hanukkah.

Dreaming of a black Christmas

Small Business Saturday is growing in popularity, despite the convenience offered by online retailers, according to an annual survey conducted by the National Retail Federation. The survey … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 12/12/19

The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide.

County approves ban on most flavored vape products

The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved legislation on Nov. 25 to restrict the sale of most flavored vape products countywide. The law’s passage follows a recent uptick in vaping-related … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 12/5/19

Army veteran and barber student from Barber and Beauty Institiute of New York in Hempstead, Raeisi Daniels cuts Marine, Tom Holloran’s hair during the winter Veteran Stand Down at the Freeport Armory in Freeport on Nov. 26.

Veteran Stand Down giving the best

The mission is to support retired military personnel with a range of services and resources and according to Ralph Esposito, director of the county Veterans Agency — “the event is a mission to … more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/29/19

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.

Clavin announces transition team

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 11/25/19

The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce welcomed Nassau County’s first The Halal Guys, which recently opened at 2565 Hempstead Tpke.

Welcoming Halal, hair and physical therapy

The Halal Guys, Robert's Hair Salon and Jag-One Physical Therapy all celebrated their beginnings in East Meadow on Oct. 28 when the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce welcomed heir grand openings with … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 11/14/19

Macmillan Publishers limit e-book access at public libraries.

Macmillan responds to embargo criticism

Following months of criticism, Macmillan Publishers has officially decided to limit e-book availability to public libraries nationwide. The UK-based company, which publishes books around the … more

By Melissa Koenig and JD Freda | 11/14/19

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