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Two more East Meadow students test positive for Covid-19
Two more students in the East Meadow School District have tested positive for Covid-19 since a student at W.T. Clarke High School reportedly tested positive on Sept. 9.  A student at Bowling … more
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W.T. Clarke High School student tests positive for Covid-19
A student from W.T. Clarke High School, in the East Meadow School District, has tested positive for coronavirus, as reported to the district on Sept. 9 — one day after schools reopened. The … more
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The Long Island Muslim Society, in East Meadow, has put in place a number of new protocols to keep parishioners safe. There is a tarp over the carpet, which members spray with disinfectant in between prayers.
Many stick to live-streaming worship services in East Meadow
Although houses of worship in East Meadow were permitted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to reopen as long ago as June 6, religious officials from across different faiths have reported a similar trend … more
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Members of the Freeport and East Meadow communities are raising money to fund a health care aid for 97-year old World War II veteran Rev. Eugene Purvis and his wife Dr. Sylvia Purvis.
Community raises funds to help 97-year old WWII veteran
Members of the Freeport and East Meadow communities are rallying behind 97-year old World War II veteran Rev. Eugene Purvis to help him and his wife Dr. Sylvia Purvis with long overdue home … more
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New York State Senator Kevin Thomas took part in the first virtual Democratic National Convention between Aug. 17 and 20, which featured a blend of pre-recorded videos, live coverage and Zoom calls highlighting speakers and performers from across the U.S. and its territories.
Sen. Kevin Thomas takes part in first virtual DNC
The 2020 Democratic National Convention did not include the usual fanfare, throngs of cheering crowds and delegates rubbing elbows and mingling with one another. The convention was set to take … more
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As of last week, sports were postponed this fall at schools across Nassau County, including W.T. Clarke High, whose football team had a successful season last year and won the Homecoming game against Locust Valley, 34-22.
Fall sports may be postponed in East Meadow
A committee of Nassau County school superintendents voted on Aug. 26 to postpone high school sports until Jan. 4, drawing ire from student athletes and parents in the East Meadow School District. … more
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Pete Wenninger, the new commander of American Legion Post 1082, in East Meadow, gave the Herald a tour of the building, on Bellmore Road, last Friday. Above, he pointed out the original certification from the post’s formation.
East Meadow's new American Legion commander seeks to inspire vets
Like many community groups in East Meadow, American Legion Post 1082 is trying to return to normal as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. While members couldn’t meet through most of the … more
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The Covid-19 crisis has interrupted instruction at many local flight schools. Above, a view of Republic Airport in Farmingdale.
Covid-19 grounding many student pilots
“When Covid-19 hit, survival intuition became important for everyone because individual lives and livelihoods were immediately at stake,” said Bianca Baldwin, head of admissions and … more
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Town of Hempstead launches mobile Covid-19 testing initiative
Town of Hempstead officials, along with members of Northwell Health, announced Friday the launch of Covid-19 mobile testing locations. The initiative is intended to provide increased testing to … more
With the Covid-19 infection rate continuing to drop, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing gyms across Nassau and Suffolk counties to reopen.
At last — Cuomo lets gyms reopen at one-third capacity
Gyms throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, along with the rest of the state, can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, following inspection by local authorities, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today. Facilities … more
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