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Former Elmont horse trainer sentenced to 30 years of prison for sexual abuse

Former racehorse trainer Daniel Mullan, 83, of Elmont was sentenced to 30 years at a federal court in Central Islip on May 15 for sexual exploitation and abuse of children, as well as possession of … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/21/23

Angel Ramos, left, and Tiffany Capers were voted in as trustees for the Elmont Union Free School District education board Tuesday night. Ramos is new to the board, toppling longtime trustee Anthony Maffea.

Capers, Ramos win board seats in Elmont

The voters have spoken. Tiffany Capers will keep her seat on the Elmont elementary school district education board, while Angel Ramos will join for the first time after ballots were tallied May 16. … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/17/23

Elected officials, Elmont community leaders and others joined the New York Racing Association at Belmont Park to kick off opening day on May 4, and to announce the state’s approval of a $455 million loan to renovate the historic horse racing facility.

$455M loan approved by state lawmakers for Belmont Park project

The Belmont Park redevelopment plan is officially off to the races. Gov. Kathy Hochul and other state lawmakers gave approval to a $455 million loan that will fund the complete modernization of … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/14/23

What to know before the Franklin Square library election on May 16

The Franklin Square Public Library is proposing a $2.8 million budget for 2023-24 — a roughly $94,000 increase over the current year. In an annual budget newsletter to the community, library … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/14/23

The Franklin Square school district is made up of three elementary schools — John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street. The school board is increasing its budget next year by $3.7 million, which will allows the district to maintain its current programs and create new ones.

Franklin Square school district's $48.1M budget proposal promises a new playground installation and library renovation

The Franklin Square Union Free School District which encompasses three elementary schools — John Street, Polk Street and Washington Street School — is proposing a $48.1 million spending plan for … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/14/23

Princesa Celina, with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard, won the opening race of the 40-day 2023 spring/summer meet at Belmont Park May 4.

Live horse racing returns to Belmont Park for 2023 season

Following a nearly eight-month stay at Aqueduct Racetrack, live racing on the New York Racing Association, Inc. circuit returned to Belmont Park on May 4 for the 2023 spring/summer meet. The … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/14/23

Elmont Memorial Library budget and trustee vote is coming up

The Elmont Memorial Library budget vote and trustee election is happening on May 16 — this is what you need to know before heading to the polls. According to the library’s budget newsletter, … more

By Ana Borruto | 5/14/23

CVS is offering the Covid-19 vaccine at a number of local sites.

CVS expanding Covid-19 vaccine availability in Nassau

CVS pharmacies are now expanding community access to the Covid-19 vaccine at the following sites within the Heralds’ coverage area: Baldwin Bellmore Cedarhurst East Rockaway Glen … more

3/5/21

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano briefly left the federal courthouse in Central Islip between opening arguments in his corruption trial.

Opening statements heard in Mangano/Veditto corruption trial

Opening arguments were heard on Wednesday in the corruption trial of Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano and former Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto. more

By Erik Hawkins | 3/11/18

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