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Q. Our front yard has a hilly slope to the street with a wood wall holding it up, made of railroad ties. The wall is rotting in several places and can’t be fixed . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 9/25/20

Valley Streamer Nataly Aguirre, left, and Olivia DiMeglio are co-founders of Valley Stream PEER, a mentorship program intended help disadvantaged students find and enter their careers of choice.

Valley Streamer launches local mentorship program

In June, Valley Stream native and 2016 Central High School graduate Nataly Aguirre resolved to take on the thorny issue of systemic racism in America. Amid a historic conversation about race … more

By Peter Belfiore | 9/24/20

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

By Damali Ramirez | 9/24/20

Staying safe as we celebrate the High Holy Days

The Jewish High Holy Days are an important time for many of our residents, an opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the year ahead. One critical word during this most vital part of the year . . . more

By Laura Curran | 9/24/20

Irony abounds in the time of Trump

We are living in a Greek tragedy, rich in ironic twists. Donald Trump, who ran for office on the promise of “draining the swamp,” has created an administration populated by swamp critters . . . more

9/24/20

Some inconvenient facts about energy and the environment

One of the great U.S. success stories in recent times has been the country’s move to energy independence. Because we now produce more than enough domestic energy to power our homes and businesses . . . more

9/24/20

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 . . . more

9/24/20

Elmont Superintendent Ken Rosner originally said the average classroom in the district would only be able to accommodate 13 students with social distancing measures in place.

Elmont UFSD to switch to full in-person learning

Students in the Elmont Union Free School District who have opted for its hybrid learning program will start attending school in-person for five days a week on Oct. 5, Superintendent Kenneth Rosner … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/23/20

Former Town Councilman Edward Ambrosino outside the Eastern District courthouse during his trial in April, 2019. He began his six-month prison sentence for tax evasion on Sept. 15.

Former Councilman Ed Ambrosino begins prison sentence

Former Town of Hempstead Councilman Edward Ambrosino began his six-month prison sentence for tax evasion at a federal corrections facility in Fort Dix, New Jersey Ambrosino, a Republican from … more

By Peter Belfiore and Melissa Koenig | 9/22/20

Tracy McGrath, second from left, is survived by her children, from left, Kelly Ann, James, Patrick and Kimberly.

Franklin Square mourns a 'supermom'

Balloons filled the air above Franklin Square last Saturday, as nearly 100 residents gathered at Rath Park to remember their friend Tracy McGrath and celebrate her life. McGrath died of colon … more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/22/20

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