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Thomas Dolan was named Sewanhaka’s interim superintendent, effective July 1. He has worked in several administrative roles, including acting superintendent of the Locust Valley School District and interim president of Nassau Community College
An interim superintendent for Sewanhaka Central High School District
After 40 years of public school service on Long Island, Sewanhaka Central High School Superintendent James Grossane announced his plans to retire on June 30. As a result, the Sewanhaka school … more
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Soccer icon David Beckham snaps a selfie with some of Long Island's best up-and-coming young soccer players during a surprise visit to the Mitchell Athletic Complex on Saturday, as part of the Sands Youth Power Initiative.
David Beckham, Carli Lloyd share soccer skills in Nassau County's Mitchell Athletic Complex
They flocked from all over Long Island to learn from one of soccer’s greatest — Carli Lloyd. But the 400 or so young athletes who gathered at the Mitchell Athletic Complex in Uniondale this past Saturday got an added bonus, with a chance to bend it like David Beckham — with David Beckham. more
Former U.S. Rep. Peter King has kept himself busy since retiring from Congress in 2021, from his regular appearance on 77WABC radio, to now becoming a regular opinion columnist for Herald Community Newspapers. His first official piece — singing the praises of freshman U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito — can be found in this week’s Opinions section.
Peter King debuts new opinion column
Not even retirement can slow down Peter King. After 28 years in the U.S. House — including a two-year stint as chair of the House Homeland Security Committee — as well as more than two decades serving on both the Hempstead town council and as Nassau County comptroller, King finds himself busier than ever. more
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The Dogwood Terrace apartment complex will soon be knocked down and rebuilt into a modern facility.
Town to revamp Dogwood Terrace senior housing complex in Franklin Square
Dogwood Terrace — an affordable senior apartment complex at 1178 Martha Place in Franklin Square — is getting a much-needed facelift. The Town of Hempstead Housing Authority plans to … more
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Samantha Denise Primus
Missing woman found after over two weeks
After being missing for almost two weeks, a developmentally disabled woman who spent the holidays in Elmont with her family is now home safe. Samantha Denise Primus, 46, was reported missing by … more
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Nassau county Legislator Carrié Solages and Selene Ferdinand handed out holiday gifts to children in Elmont on Dec. 10.
Elmont girl, 10, gives back through her own nonprofit
At 10 years old, Selene Ferdinand of Elmont is already compiling quite the résumé. A student at Dutch Broadway Elementary School, Selene is giving back to her community through her own nonprofit … more
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told those attending the Long Island Association breakfast at Crest Hollow Country Club last week he would seek to promote the environment, transportation and technology during a new session of Congress. Schumer remains majority leader after a midterm election that failed to put Republicans back in control.
Schumer promises strong push for tech, the environment
Chuck Schumer has three goals for the new year: improve mass transit, ensure water and air quality are safe, and promote high technology on Long Island. The New York Democrat who maintained his … more
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Forbes was one of eight women honored for helping to bring about positive change in their communities with a Women of Distinction award. The ceremony was held at the Franklin Square Public Library in October.
‘The marks remind me of my strength’
Elizabeth Forbes is a fighter. When you meet her, you wouldn’t know the many trials and tribulations she has overcome throughout her life. She doesn’t share her personal story often. She … more
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U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos has yet to directly respond to questions about his claimed work and education history, as well as where hundreds of thousands of dollars he loaned his campaign originated from. Now he's facing additional questions about whether his claims his grandparents escaped the Holocaust are true.
Santos claims grandparents were Holocaust survivors challenged
George Santos  faces growing scrutiny over where he has worked, where he went to school, and where his seemingly sudden wealth has come from. But now the U.S. Representative-elect is being questioned about something much different: Is he a descendant of Holocaust survivors? more
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Todd Shimkus, left, of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Naija Thompson of New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Joe Appelbaum of the New York Thoroughbred Horse Association, Jeff Cannizzo of the New York Racing Association and Heather Mulligan of the Business Council of New York travelled up to Albany to voice their support for the Belmont modernization project.
State urged to approve Belmont Park redevelopment plan
Community leaders and horse racing enthusiasts are urging state legislators to go to the whip for Belmont Park and give their approval for a major upgrade at the racetrack. Representatives from We … more
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