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System failure slows water service for residents
At around 6 a.m. on June 7, as residents of Sea Cliff and Glen Head prepared for the day, they discovered low water pressure in their sinks and showerheads. In some homes, discolored, sediment-ridden …
Coast Guard art makes a splash in Glen Cove
For the next three months, the North Shore Historical Museum in Glen Cove will be home to a series of works from the Coast Guard Art Program, a national project that utilizes fine art as a tool to …
A touch of teal and tasty food at Tappen Beach
A bright blue bungalow has popped up on the shores of Tappen Beach, just in time for the summer. Inside, the dedicated staff of Blu Iguana, a new restaurant that opened Memorial Day weekend, is …
Suozzi proposes refuge rename in Oyster Bay
Renaming would honor former congressman
On West Harbor Beach in Bayville, waves crashed on the sand and the smell of saltwater was thick in the gentle wind. In the distance, an osprey sang a one-note melody. This was the scene last …
Young journo from Sea Cliff works the Drama Desk Awards
It’s not every day that a high school student finds herself working on a red carpet, photographing celebrities such as Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels as they make their way into a prestigious awards …
County raises tobacco age to 21
In a unanimous vote on May 23, the Nassau County Legislature approved legislation that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to those under the age of 21. The new bill was signed into law by County …
The passing of the tongs in Sea Cliff
After 35 years of serving Sea Cliff’s seniors, the head chefs of the Mutual Concerns Committee’s senior lunch program are handing in their aprons. Longtime residents Maryann Tuminello, 73, and …
National Guard sergeant vilifies vaping in North Shore
By Alyssa Seidman aseidman@liherald.com A large spark. An explosion. A puff of black smoke. These factors are the common beginnings of an electrical fire, as well as what occurs if a vaping …
North Shore's top students honored by Nassau County superintendents
Valedictorians and salutatorians from Nassau County’s high schools will soon graduate — embarking on new journeys as they walk in the steps of scholars who came before them.Before all …
Service and Sacrifice
Former Marine Corps sergeant, of Glen Cove, remembers her service
Part One of an ongoing series. A giant papier-mâché giraffe sculpture stands in the entryway of Evelyn Kandel’s Glen Cove home. “Oh, I made that,” she said with a laugh. “It was a …
MEMORIAL DAY 2018
National day of remembrance marked with parades in Sea Cliff, Glen Head
Some residents found Monday’s cloudy skies troubling. They wondered if showers would lead to yet another poor showing like it had for the past two years at the annual Memorial Day parades in Sea …
BEYOND THE CARD
Gold Coast director's lifetime spent in libraries
Part three of a series highlighting North Shore’s librarians. Michael Morea jokes that he was “born in the library.” He grew up attending Story Times, piano performances and other …
Editorial
Health care remains the nation’s central issue
Anyone who watches or listens to daily news broadcasts encounters a steady stream of government officials insisting that the economy is improving steadily and that the lives of average Americans are getting better.
Scott Brinton
Memories of Mexico lead to a career in journalism
As I scroll back through my childhood remembrances, Mexico comes to me in clips and phrases, a staccato succession of wonder and horror — but mostly wonder.
Randi Kreiss
Vets at the mercy of the commander in chief
It does matter that on Memorial Day, President Trump tweeted, “Happy Memorial Day! Those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today.” It matters because . . .
Alfonse D'Amato
U.S.-China relationship is reaching a critical point
A lot of attention is being paid these days to America’s relationship with China. And for good reason, because China must decide whether it will be a partner to the U.S. or an adversary.
HERALD SCHOOLS
Glenwood Landing says ‘aloha’ to the start of summer
Last Friday, the Glenwood Landing Elementary School community was transported to a tropical paradise in their own backyard. The school hosted its first end-of-the-year family luau to celebrate the …
HERALD NEIGHBORS
Springfest in Sea Cliff
Residents traveled through every corner of the village last Sunday for Sea Cliff’s fifth annual Springfest, sponsored by the Sea Cliff Arts Council. The fair is an opportunity for local business …