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A Few Clouds ‘In Plain Sight’ puts North Shore parents to the test
Picture a teen’s bedroom. What do you see? A pile of dirty laundry on the floor, a stack of schoolbooks on the desk, knickknacks lining the walls and shelves. Nothing out of the ordinary — or so …
Coalition receives $75K to monitor Hempstead Harbor
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on Dec. 4 that over $2.5 million in federal grants have been awarded to local government and community groups in New York, Connecticut, …
North Shore School District outlines ongoing, future security upgrades
Administrators provided an update on the North Shore School District’s schoolwide safety and security plan at a Board of Education meeting on Nov. 29, briefing the public on completed, ongoing …
Glen Cove scouts share the joy of song at hospital tree lighting
The expression on the girls’ faces was one of determination. Most wore antler headbands and their Girl Scout vests, whose colors — blue, beige or green — signified their age. Gathered in the …
Sea Cliff Village approves third change to building code
The Village Board of Trustees hosted a public hearing Tuesday to consider input from residents regarding a law to amend Sea Cliff’s building code in relation to property improvements (1808). …
Dance, donate at Winter Jam on Dec. 7
For his company’s inaugural event, Tony Palmieri, of Glen Head, decided to give back to his community through the gift of music. Winter Jam, a benefit concert sponsored by T-Tonez Productions, …
North Shore Viking wins High School Heisman
The highlight of Luca Marra’s senior football season didn’t come after one of his five touchdowns, or any of his breakout plays. Instead, it was after one of North Shore High School’s worst …
Shining a light on a beloved Glen Head business owner
More than 200 residents gathered at the Glen Head railroad station last Tuesday night, braving the bitter cold. Before them stood a pine tree affixed with Christmas lights. It towered above the …
Tuition aid restored for fire volunteers in Nassau County
On Nov. 19, legislators unanimously approved an emergency resolution to allocate funding for a lost Federal Emergency Management Agency grant that provides college scholarships for volunteer …
Sea Cliff's Holiday House Tour makes spirits bright
Last Saturday, the village’s Mutual Concerns Committee hosted its annual Holiday House Tour, inviting visitors from near and far to tour turn-of-the-century villas throughout Sea Cliff that were …
Manuel Mingorance, former North Shore High School teacher and avid traveler, dies
Manuel Ruiz Mingorance, who taught foreign language at North Shore High School for more than 20 years, died on Nov. 16 at his home in Glen Head. He was 90. Mingorance was born in Granada, Spain, …
Glenwood Landing teen flexes his film skills for the Nassau County Police Department
When Pierre Shashkin, 17, isn’t busy with his studies at North Shore High School, he’s perfecting his cinematography skills at Nassau BOCES Barry Tech, a career-education school in Garden City. …
Editorial
With Amazon on the way, let’s rethink housing
With news that Amazon’s second headquarters is coming to Long Island City, Queens, bringing with it 50,000 new jobs, the Island is poised for a housing renaissance, but in order for that to happen, residents must be open to change.
Some personal notes on the 'perfect American'
I first heard the news that the Iraqi military had rolled into Kuwait on Aug. 3, 1990, the day after the invasion. I can’t forget that moment. I was watching over 9- and 10-year-old boys at the …
Randi Kreiss
The wobbling arc of the moral universe
From one vantage point, we are blessed to live in these times. Consider us here on Long Island, enjoying our safe neighborhoods, good schools and . . .
Op-Ed
I’m committed to fixing Nassau’s tax-assessment system
Recently, I gave the order to post online tax-impact notices using last year’s tax levy and the new assessed market values for property owners across Nassau County. Throughout my first 11 months in office . . .
HERALD NEIGHBORS
A happening Hanukkah at the Sea Cliff firehouse
To celebrate the Festival of Lights, residents attended a special Hanukkah Happening at the Sea Cliff firehouse on Dec. 5. Guests were treated to an assortment of holiday treats and crafts to ring in …