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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

Nassau County Sheriff Vera Fludd will retire at the end of January, and the county is interviewing roughly 10 candidates for the position, according to Christine Geed, a county spokeswoman.

Sheriff Vera Fludd announces her retirement

There’s going to be a new sheriff in town. Nassau County Sheriff Vera Fludd announced on Jan. 13 that after nearly two years in the position — and 33 years at the Nassau County … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 1/23/20

The Rev. Arthur Mackey, Jr., at lectern, at a protest on Dec. 6, along with Akbar Rogers, days after Rogers’s controversial arrest.

Akbar Rogers case headed back to court

A little over a month after 44-year-old Akbar Rogers, of Freeport, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, aggravated unlicensed driving and resisting arrest, he is due back in Nassau … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/9/20

Woodward Children’s Center student government member Andrea Osorio presented George Singfield with the key to the newly dedicated vocational center, named in his honor.

Vocational Center named after longtime L.I. educator

The Woodward Children’s Center, a small private school on Merrick Road in Freeport, recently named its vocational center after longtime educator George Singfield, 91. At a Dec. 4 ceremony, … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/9/20

Korey Hillocks, right, hesitated to put down his card while Kayshaw Row, 13, right tried to contain his emotions as he waited to see Korey’s cards, while Jacob Dominguez, 11, and Derek West, 13, looked on.

The winter ultimate Superfight battle

They debated. And debated — but ultimately there could only be one champion during the inaugural Superfight tournament at the Freeport Memorial Library on Jan. 7 at the Freeport Memorial … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/9/20

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

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

Regeneron semifinalists named, including 36 from Long Island

Three hundred semifinalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search were announced Wednesday afternoon, and 36 seniors from Long Island high schools — including seven from the Heralds’ coverage area — were among the mix. more

1/8/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin being sworn in on Jan. 7, as his wife, Nancy, holds the Bible.

Clavin, Town of Hempstead board sworn in

Republican Town of Hempstead officials celebrated at Town Hall on Jan. 7 as newly minted Supervisor Donald X. Clavin and the three of the town’s five council members took the oath of office. Former Supervisor Kate Murray was also sworn as town clerk, and Jeanine Driscoll stepped into Clavin’s previous position as receiver of taxes. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/7/20

Vincenza Duckworth, 7, left, focused on drawing her snowman’s face while Luna Roberts, center, helped Lilibeth Roberts, 5, construct the snowman’s body during the first annual Winter Festival at the Freeport Memorial Library on Dec. 30.

Freeport’s first fun and frosty frolic

The Freeport Memorial Library held a Winter Wonderland celebration on Dec. 30 for children of all ages. The library was decorated in its finest winter white décor of snowmen and giant cutouts … more

By Nadya Nataly | 1/2/20

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