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A banner on the breakfast display set up by the students urged the frontline workers to stay safe amid the pandemic.

Floral Park-Bellerose student council raises funds to host breakfast for frontline workers

Members of the student council at Floral-Park Bellerose raised $1,000 through a schoolwide fundraising event in order to host a breakfast on June 11 for frontline workers in the community. The fundraiser, called Hearts 2 Help, invited students to decorate the school’s sidewalk with chalk hearts. Members of the student council decided to redirect the funds back into the community by hosting a breakfast for essential workers. more

By Robert Traverso | 1/18/38

Miss Long Island Teen 2023 Natalia Suaza, from Valley Stream, joined by Miss Long Island Pageants executive director Leanne Baum, and Miss Long Island 2023 Lianne Webb, from Baldwin.

Lianne Webb, Natalia Suaza take home crowns

Lianne Webb and Natalia Suaza stood out from among dozens of contestants from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, crowned winners of Miss Long Island and Miss Teen Long Island. more

By Daniel Offner | 12/1/22

Marissa Linsalata, a 2012 graduate of Sewanhaka High School, took a knee on the school’s football field and called for the replacement of the Indian mascot.

Sewanhaka ordered to remove mascot

The New York State Education Department is calling for an end to the use of Native American mascots in schools — and Sewanhaka High School is on the list of schools that must comply by the end of … more

By Ana Borruto | 12/1/22

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the 2019 Winter Festival. The couple will return to this year’s event in Franklin Square.

Historical Society tree lighting returns to Winter Festival

This holiday season, the Franklin Square community is preparing for the triumphant return of its annual Winter Festival and tree lighting on Dec. 3 at Rath Park’s gazebo. Frank Culmone, … more

By Ana Borruto | 12/1/22

By the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building sits freshly elected Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican from Island Park, getting ready for his first day in Congress.

D’Esposito in driver’s seat to House floor

He was an obscure candidate from Island Park who went up against a Republican powerhouse — and won. His name was Al D’Amato, who would go on to serve 18 years in the U.S. Senate before … more

By Karina Kovac | 12/1/22

Political science professor Daniel Magleby tells a Nassau County Legislature redistricting committee last week its maps from both Democrats and Republicans show clear gerrymandering. Final maps determining who will represent who at the county level are expected as early as this week.

GOP, Dems can’t agree on district maps

Nassau County Republicans and Democrats remained far apart when it comes to redistricting the county legislature. And as a final map is expected to be released this week — if not already … more

By Karina Kovac | 11/23/22

Darci Carlton sold shimmery bottles of One Hope wines at her table.

Nonprofit holds first holiday gift boutique

Rescuing Families, Inc. organized an inaugural Holiday Gift Boutique on Nov. 19 at the VFW Post 2718. Over 30 craft and artisan vendors, as well as antique and vintage item sellers, participated in … more

By Ana Borruto | 11/23/22

High School faculty pushed shopping carts full of food to the donation drop-off site.

At Sewanhaka, teaming up for Thanksgiving food drive

Sewanhaka High School students learned a valuable lesson of gratitude by giving back to those in need before the Thanksgiving holiday. Since Oct. 31, members of the high school’s Students and … more

By Ana Borruto | 11/23/22

From left to right: Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Edward Bonahue; LIPA CEO Thomas Falcone; Nassau Community College Interim President Dr. Maria Conzatti.

LIPA looks to power future with scholarships

Looking for a career? Long Island Power Authority might have it for you — and the utility is putting money behind it through a new scholarship program with Nassau and Suffolk County community colleges. more

By Ben Fiebert | 11/23/22

Hundreds Attend Senior Health Expo

Eager guests gathered at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside to attend RichnerLIVE and the Herald’s Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau and brought to you by UnitedHealthcare, on June 23. more

By Alexa Anderwkavich | 11/17/22

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