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Nia Adams, a racial justice advocate on Long Island, spoke candidly about how the Breonna Taylor case has affected her emotionally.
Long Island advocates demand justice in police brutality cases
Black women were front and center at the latest Black Lives Matter protest outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on Sept. 24. more
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Feds: East Meadow accountant arrested for trying to bribe IRS agent
An East Meadow accountant is facing federal indictment charges for attempting to bribe an IRS agent to overlook his potential tax liabilities, according to federal court documents. Mohammad … more
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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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The Town of Hempstead incinerates its garbage at the Covanta waste-to-energy plant in Westbury. The ash is then sent to the Town of Brookhaven landfill in Suffolk County. That landfill is expected to close in 2024, which will force Hempstead to find another landfill to dispose of ash, potentially increasing costs and the fees that contractors and landscapers must pay to dispose of their waste.
Hempstead Town raises fine for illegal dumping to $10K
The Town of Hempstead Board voted at a Sept. 8 virtual meeting to increase the fine for illegal dumping in the town from $1,500 to $10,00 per incident. Town Supervisor Donald Clavin said the board … more
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Ryan Chavarria, 25, and Samantha Del Bosque, 24, both sergeants in the U.S. Marine Corps., married on Sept. 20 during a small ceremony at the Merchant Marine Academy, in King’s Point.
A vow amid a pandemic: East Meadow marines have a socially distanced wedding
Two East Meadow marines were planning on getting married before the coronavirus pandemic hit. While social distancing prevented them from having a big ceremony with family, they were able to opt for … more
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East Meadow Kiwanis members donated over 200 backpacks full of school supplies to the East Meadow School District to distribute to members of the community in need. Above was Diane Krug, left, Kiwanis Secretary Jennifer Reinhardt, Patrick Pizzo, Kiwanis President Lisa Hallett and Patrice Dobies.
Kiwanis donates over 200 backpacks full of supplies
East Meadow Kiwanis members have filled roughly 200 backpacks with school supplies and PPE for students in the community who need it. In just two weeks, Kiwanis members purchased the 200 backpacks … more
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Adrienne Ciampi named among 2020 Women of Distinction
State Senator Kevin Thomas, a Democrat from Levittown, recently named Adrienne Ciampi, of East Meadow, among the Senate’s 2020 Women of Distinction. Ciampi had been working as a nanny for an … more
Members of the East Meadow community have formed a task force, called Equity 4 LI Youth, to help provide underserved young people across Long Island with employment, vocational training and mentorship opportunities. The group launched its website last week.
Community leaders from East Meadow and beyond focus on equitable hiring
A number of East Meadow community members have been working through the coronavirus pandemic to form a task force called Equity 4 LI Youth, which aims to provide employment, vocational training and … more
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East Meadow filmmaker Max Hechtman’s most recent short film, “Abigail,” was nominated for three awards at the 23rd annual Long Island International Film Expo. Above is a production still from the film, featuring Richie Allan and Elvira Tortora.
East Meadow filmmaker nominated for three awards at local festival
East Meadow filmmaker Max Hechtman’s most recent short film, “Abigail,” draws on his experience with the grieving process and the decisions family members must make when a loved one … more
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A 2020 election survival guide
The coronavirus crisis has forced us all to rethink how we carry out many of our responsibilities, including here at the Herald. Each election season, we normally invite political candidates to our … more
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