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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

Five Towners named to Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center board

A pair of Five Towns residents were named to the reconstituted Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center board. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/25/20

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

The Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway said in a letter that they were forced to temporarily close by the New York City Department of Health on Sept. 23.

NYC Department of Health closes Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway

The Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway sent out a letter to parents on Sept. 23 saying that the school had been closed by the New York City Department of Health. The school’s dean Rabbi … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 9/24/20

The Atlantic Beach Club is under fire by longtime member Thomas Liotti because of its membership policies.

No fun under the sun at Atlantic Beach Club

A dispute at a private beach club has spilled into the public court system as longtime member of the Atlantic Beach Club Thomas Liotti, who is also a lawyer, has brought a lawsuit against the club asking for a temporary receiver be appointed because the current Board of Directors were not elected legally based on New York state’s not-for-profit corporation law. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/23/20

LWA Headmaster Brian O’Connell, left, visited James Bogdan’s socially distanced middle school science class on Sept. 18.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy offers normalcy in unprecedented times

After a tumultuous few months for the Lawrence Woodmere Academy, brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Head of School Brian O’Connell said he was optimistic about the Woodmere school’s future. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 9/23/20

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