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I’m 26, and have lived virtually my whole life in Hempstead. I’ve seen a lot of health-related issues — low-income people of color, like me, suffering from chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and untreated mental illness. Often they haven’t been able to receive proper treatment for their conditions. I wanted to do something about it, and soon I will be able to, because I’m on my way to becoming a doctor. more
The Rockville Centre Historical Society is working with the Herald to provide some of the history of the Village of Rockville Centre. Over the coming months, we will share stories and photos of turn-of-the-century buildings, homes and important village milestones and people. We thought that a good place to start would be to recall how Rockville Centre got its name. more
New York state’s recent mandate to electrify all school buses is a fantasyland, progressive step toward a not-so-green future. Beneath the surface, there are glaring issues that threaten the feasibility of this ambitious initiative. While the intentions seem commendable, the lack of infrastructure, exorbitant costs, and practical challenges in certain regions cast a shadow over the state’s commitment to a cleaner environment. more
When I was elected to the Nassau County Legislature last fall, I pledged to make it my mission to champion the rights of people with disabilities on the local, state and federal levels to the best of my ability. more
An East Meadow man was seen on camera allegedly getting into a car in Cedarhurst and stealing property on March 5 at 5:17 a.m., according to Nassau police. more
The girls’ basketball team will finally have a banner in the East Meadow High School gym. Junior Allison Twible scored a game-high 20 points and senior Charlotte Viola added 18, including … more
The top two students in East Meadow High School’s Class of 2024 have succeeded in much more than academics. Valedictorian Maggie Li and Salutatorian Andrew Cheng have gone above and beyond classroom work, getting involved in a slew of extracurricular and athletic pursuits while collecting academic awards. more
The Fulton Commons Care Center Inc. in East Meadow will pay up to $8.6 million after a settlement with the state Attorney General’s office and agreed to install monitors to reform the nursing home’s health care and financial operations because of years of fraud and resident mistreatment. more
If you live in East Meadow and you love basketball, chances are you’re familiar with the annual Winter Classic basketball tournament in the gym at St. Raphael’s Roman Catholic Church. more
Kindergartners in Gabriella Banker’s class at Parkway Elementary School in East Meadow learned about the basics of equal forces through a STEM activity on Feb. 2. more
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