Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature
Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany.
East Meadow and Salisbury weigh in on proposed casino
The grounds of the Nassau Hub are only a short distance from East Meadow and Salisbury, and residents are not all in agreement when it comes to the idea of building a casino on the property …
East Meadow School District to look into its hiring practices
The East Meadow School District has hired an investigator to look into the undercover video that was released on March 8, showing David Casamento, the district’s assistant superintendent for …
ASL Idol: A night to remember for all
East Meadow High School hosted its first American Sign Language Idol on March 23, and it was big success. Not only did it bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing community, but it also was a …
East Meadow High School students sell bracelets for the Pulsera Project
When East Meadow High School Spanish teacher Rebecca Saltzman took over as adviser of the Spanish Honor Society this school year, she had a fundraising idea in mind to show her students the …
After 40 years, Rabbi Ronald Androphy is set to retire
Since 1983, Rabbi Ronald Androphy has been a staple at the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center, and throughout the East Meadow community. Now, after 40 years, Androphy has announced his retirement. And …
East Meadow administrator is reassigned after undercover video
There are mixed opinions on how — or if — diversity, equity, and inclusion should be taught in schools. Some think it should be part of the curriculum, while others think it’s a topic reserved …
East Meadow High preparing to host sign language ‘Idol’
Most school districts provide students with an option to take language courses like Spanish, French, or Italian. For East Meadow and Clarke high school students, American Sign Language is an option. …
East Meadow’s Marcella Pizzo is a leader in social work
East Meadow resident Marcella Pizzo started her career as a high school English teacher in Brooklyn. But after seeing some of the mental hardships that these kids faced, she knew there was more …
Public safety meeting offers tips to residents
Residents from Legislator Tom McKevitt’s 13th district made their way to the East Meadow library on March 7 for a public safety meeting. Nassau County police officers from the first and third …
Audit: East Meadow School District paid too much for overtime
A recent audit of the East Meadow school district by the state comptroller’s office found that the district paid more than $1.1 million in overtime costs to the facilities and operations department …
Learning to be surefire hires
Anyone who has ever interviewed for a job knows just how stressful the process can be, and that’s why for the past 15 years, the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce has been hosting the Millie …
Peter King
The priceless community tradition that is baseball
Baseball is back. Spring training is over. Opening Day is here. In a world of chaos and danger, baseball, to me, is the one constant, my trusted safety zone.
Randi Kreiss
It’s a go for the voyage of a lifetime
After two years of intense preparation and government-enforced security protocol, I am free to announce that I may be part of the NASA crew that will travel to Mars on an 80-day expedition set for spring 2026.
Editorial
Your snoring could be the death of you
Loud snoring is annoying, but it can also be an indication of obstructive sleep apnea, which can cause all kinds of serious medical problems.
Op-Ed
Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March
The increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career . . .