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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced Wednesday morning "high-risk" high school sports like wrestling and basketball will be able to resume under strict state guidelines.

Let the games begin: High-risk high school sports guidelines issued

Less than a week after high-risk high school sports in New York State such as basketball, football, wrestling, volleyball and competitive cheer were given the green light to proceed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran relayed the necessary guidance put in place by local health officials. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/27/21

Ernest Kight, left, president of the Freeport School District Board of Education, received his first dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine on Jan. 26.

Vaccine arrives for Freeport, Baldwin residents

Rev. Scott Williams, of the Memorial Presbyterian Church, in Roosevelt, has seen not only how the coronavirus has not only ravaged Nassau County, but also how it has hit communities of color the … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/26/21

Five Things You Must Include in Your Will

Astoundingly, only 40% of adults in the U.S. have Wills. Whatever your wealth or family circumstances, you should have a Last Will and Testament. And it should be part of an overall plan, considering … more

James F. Burdi, Esq. | 1/25/21

The Atkinson School will remained close this week out of precaution after some staff members went into quarantine.

District closes Atkinson School over Covid concerns

Freeport School District officials closed the Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School this week out of precaution due to staff members testing positive for Covid-19 cases since … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/25/21

Herald Inside LI hosted a free live Zoom webinar, sponsored by Molloy College, on Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m., for the purpose of answering many of the questions that college-aged students and parents of those students have about staying local for college.

Herald Inside LI hosts staying local for college webinar

When college doors reopened in the fall and fears of spreading the virus were prevalent, many colleges on Long Island adopted the hybrid model for classes and for extracurricular activities— … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

On Tuesday November 10 the “Herald Inside Long Island,” hosted a free live Zoom webinar at 7 p.m. to discuss ways in which long islanders can provide support to their children who might have mental illnesses.

Herald Inside Long Island hosts mental health awareness webinar

With the pandemic in full effect and COVID-19 cases going up with the second wave, health experts said that mental health issues have become heightened for many throughout Long Island, including … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

High-risk high school sports could begin Feb. 1

High-risk high school sports in New York State such as basketball, football, wrestling, hockey, volleyball and competitive cheer will be permitted to proceed beginning Feb. 1 as long as county health departments approve competitive play within its jurisdiction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday afternoon. more

By Tony Bellissimo | 1/22/21

The Freeport School District Board of Education met virtually for the first time in weeks as a precaution amid the continuing increase in Covid-19 cases in Freeport.

District urges staff to get Covid-19 vaccination

The Freeport School District Board of Education returned to business as usual for its board meeting on Jan. 13 after schools remained closed for a week after winter break to avoid the spread of … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/22/21

Freeport’s electricity utility is in poor financial shape after the Public Service Commission denied the village’s request for a rate hike last year.

Freeport electric rate hike fight continues

Freeport’s electricity utility continues to be in the red after the state Public Service Commission denied a rehearing of the utility’s request for a rate increase in November, Freeport … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/22/21

Pink Tie 1000 and GivNGo owners joined local officials and community leaders who praised their donation of 45 Chromebooks to Freeport students on Jan. 14.

Freeport students receive new Chromebooks

Whenever Lois Howes, former president of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, hears that Pink Tie 1000 wants to help out in Freeport, she gets excited. Pink Tie 1000 is a Long Island-based … more

By Ronny Reyes | 1/22/21

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