Viewfinder: What is your favorite activity to do with your dad?

The Nassau Herald appreciates all the Dads in our communities and is excited to celebrate them this Father's Day. There are many ways we spend time with our dads from working on cars to going to the …

New Lawrence school Trustee Tova Rosenfeld discusses victory and goals

Newly elected Lawrence School District trustee Tova Rosenfeld, a CPA with over 20 years of experience, discusses her plans to increase transparency, expand universal pre-K, reinstate pre-K busing, and bring financial expertise to the school board after defeating a 10-year incumbent.

Temple Israel Lawrence unveils new embroidered Torah covers for Shavuot

Temple Israel of Lawrence will unveil two newly embroidered Torah covers during its Shavuot celebration on June 1, honoring Rabbi Galina Makaveyev's 20-year service anniversary and featuring the names of 29 donors who contributed to the Torah restoration project.

Atlantic Beach opens beach season with water safety reminders

Atlantic Beach village beaches open Memorial Day weekend with swimming allowed only when lifeguards are on duty starting June 21, as officials emphasize the five layers of water safety protection during National Water Safety Month to prevent drownings at beaches and home pools.

Hewlett High School hosts friendship games for special needs students

Over 110 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Nassau County districts participated in the Friendship Games at Hewlett High School, an Olympic-themed field day organized by the PE Leaders Club featuring relay races, javelin throws, and other activities designed for fun and inclusion.

100+ women celebrate Tu B'shvat at Hewlett Chabad's challah board event

The Chabad of Hewlett hosted a women's celebration of Tu B'shvat, the Jewish New Year of Trees, featuring traditional foods and a resin-poured challah board crafting activity.

Columnist

Howard Kopel: Will history repeat itself?

People of a certain age will recall the often-violent upheavals of the 1960s and early 1970s. That period was defined by widespread protests, civil rights struggles, and fierce opposition to the Vietnam War.

Columnist

Randi Kreiss: Texas to ban social media for kids: Yeehaw!

I never thought I would say these words, but Texas is leading the way on protecting kids from social media abuse. You read that right.

Columnist

Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick: Democracy suffers with budgets written in the dark

This year’s state budget process was deeply flawed from the start. The $254 billion spending plan was passed more than five weeks late, marking the fourth consecutive year under Governor Hochul that the budget has blown past its April 1 deadline.

Editorial

Hurricane season is here — Prepare to be safe

As the calendar turns to June, the Atlantic hurricane season officially begins—and this year, forecasters are predicting an active one.