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Partly Cloudy and Breezy Roosevelt laid to rest again with re-enactor James Foote’s death
‘Eccentric bohemian’ who made people smile; Foote fine-tuned his Roosevelt to make him real
James Foote, who was beloved in the hamlet and surrounding villages for his portrayal of President Theodore Roosevelt, died in his sleep on Wednesday, just as the president had a century ago. His …
Much work to be done at Deasy, Landing
School expansions up for vote on May 17
The buildings in the Glen Cove City School District have been “falling apart,” Kate Glinert, a district parent, said at the Board of Education budget hearing on May 4. For years, Glinert …
Admission free at the North Shore Historical Museum
Going above and beyond her usual donation, Irene Harris, a former Glen Cove City School District teacher, made the decision this year to give the North Shore Historical Museum $5,000. Because of her …
Jon Kaiman, leader for 24-years running for Congress
Jon Kaiman has had a unique 24-year political career and some would say he’s seen it all. Now he has his sights set on filling U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi’s seat, who he challenged unsuccessfully in …
Sea Cliff, get ready to rock next week
The Love Your Neighbor Project is bringing the spirit of music to the Village of Sea Cliff with its first-ever Rock for Love Porchfest. On May 21, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., residents will be treated to …
Removal of bridge fence is approved
Albert Morra, a longtime resident of Glen Cove, reminisced as he stood near East Island Bridge on Tuesday. He recalled how he used to carefully make his way down the rocks below to the shore, where …
Hometown chef Patrick Marone set to appear on Food Network
A chef, actor, comedian and friend, Patrick Marone wears many hats. After leaving the Regency at Glen Cove for six months to work closer to home in West Babylon, Marone, who’s known as Chef …
Meet the Board of Education candidates
Elections are coming up for the Glen Cove City School District. Along with the vote for the budget and propositions on May 17, voters will have to decide who will fill two open seats on the Board of …
Moving forward with new election maps
Republicans have complained that the new congressional district maps drawn by Democrats are unconstitutional and reek of gerrymandering. And the New York Court of Appeals agreed with them, rejecting …
Herald wins 17 state newspaper awards
It was a big showing for Herald Community Newspapers at the New York Press Association spring conference last weekend in Saratoga Springs, with the group from Richner Communications winning 17 state awards, including top honors for in-depth reporting, column writing and spot news.
Girls Rising Music Festival returns to Glen Cove
Hear the roar of female empowerment. After three years, the band Antigone Rising will be bringing back its annual Girls Rising Music Festival to Morgan Park this summer. The news was announced at the …
Former mayor Francis Deegan dies at 83
An attorney, husband, father and onetime Sea Cliff mayor, Francis W. Deegan always found time to mentor those who needed his help. And although he was known to be a no-nonsense kind of guy, he was …
Editorial
School board candidates should know the facts
After a recent “meet the candidates” forum for one of the more than 125 school boards in Nassau County, the people the candidates were soliciting votes from turned to social media to share their views.
Op-Ed
Stephen Breyer retired. Why not Kagan and Sotomayor?
Last week, Politico leaked a shocking (but not surprising) draft outlining the Supreme Court’s plan to overturn Roe v. Wade . . .
Op-Ed
Elections are coming — make democracy work
Who’s to blame for New York’s increase in crime, its high taxes and the general feeling of dread many of us feel?
Randi Kreiss
Threat to choice has women on the march
Thirty years after the fact, I’ve decided to write about a personal time in my life.