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Legislator Howard Kopel said Republican lawmakers are calling for a state probe into a $710,000 scam perpetrated at the Nassau County Comptroller's office recently.

GOP lawmakers call for state probe into $710K scam at comptroller's office

Nassau Republican legislators called Friday for state and county investigations into the office of County Comptroller Jack Schnirman, who only a week ago said at a news conference that a phishing … more

By James Bernstein | 1/24/20

In the aftermath of a Jan. 2 car crash at the Willow Road Elementary School playground, parents and officials are seeking additional safety measures at the school and on the surrounding streets.

Parents, officials want additional measures after Willow Road playground crash

With the temperature nearly 50 degrees on Jan. 2 — the first day back after the holiday break for most schoolchildren — it was good weather to hit the playground. But shortly after … more

By Peter Belfiore | 1/23/20

Al Harper greeted, from left, Sara and Fiza Shahdat and Tabish Bhatti on the first day of school in 2017.

Elmont superintendent to retire

For 25 years, Al Harper has been a fixture in Elmont, serving as an assistant principal and principal at Elmont Memorial High School before becoming the Elmont School District superintendent in 2005. … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/16/20

Construction on the Belmont Park redevelopment project began in September.

Floral Park's lawsuit carries on

A Nassau County Supreme Court judge has almost two months to decide whether to hear oral arguments in a new twist in the Village of Floral Park’s lawsuit against the state because it approved … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/16/20

The Polk Street’s cafeteria is now the Bulldog Bistro and John Street’s is the Cougar Café.

Franklin Square school district’s renovations move forward

The Franklin Square School District has made headway on its renovation projects, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Theresa Hennessy announced at a Board of Education meeting on Jan. … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/16/20

Leslie Sattler, of Green Earth Craft, browsed through magazines for Joe Davis, Erin Simon and Ismael Sohail at the Elmont Memorial Library on Jan. 7.

Elmont teenagers plan out their futures

Teenagers in grades seven through 12 had the opportunity to plan out their futures at the Elmont Memorial Library on Jan. 7. Those who attended the event browsed through magazines and cut out … more

1/16/20

The new executive board, above, includes President Liza DelliPizzi, fourth from left; vice presidents Thomas Scanlon, Patrice Maresca-Sehne, Thomas O’Neill and Joe McDonald; Secretary Annabel Bazante and Treasurer Angela Romano.

Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce installs officers

Business owners and community members were sworn in to serve on the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 9. The new officers include President Lisa DelliPizzi, First Vice President Thomas … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/16/20

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder outlined drops in crime and announced two new special units at a news conference on Jan. 9. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is to Ryder’s immediate right.

NCPD: Crime at historic lows, new teams set for 2020

Major crime is down 31 percent since 2009, according to Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 1/9/20

Hempstead Turnpike is considered Franklin Square’s business district.

Committee to mull Franklin Square revitalization

As members of the Franklin Square Historical Society were deciding which buildings should be preserved as part of their proposal to create a historic district, they started to talk about the need to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/9/20

Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen sat down with the Herald last Friday to discuss the highs and lows of her two years as the first Democratic leader of America’s largest township in 112 years.

Laura Gillen: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’

When Laura Gillen refused to concede in the race for her re-election to the highest seat in the Town of Hempstead, few were surprised. Much like her first term as supervisor, Gillen, a Democrat from … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/9/20

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