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The local Elks Lodge gave 127 holiday gift bags to each and every veteran of the St. Albans Veterans’ Affairs center. Together, the gift bags were worth more than $4,000.
Elks Lodge gives gift bags to veterans last month
The New York State Elks Lodge No. 1, in Lynbrook, delivered a gift bag for each and every veteran at St. Albans Veterans’ Affairs center. more
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Tim Schlameuss’ car was hit by a truck in December 1979. He was touched by the kindness of the staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau, and has volunteered there for more than 40 years. He is the Herald’s Person of the Year.
He’s spent 40 years saying thank you
Tim Schlameuss doesn’t remember the accident in 1979 — the truck that came barreling through a red light on Peninsula Boulevard, slamming into his car and nearly killing him; the police who used the Jaws of Life to extract him from his vehicle; the helicopter that airlifted him to the Nassau County Medical Center, even though the EMTs were sure he wouldn’t make it. more
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East Rockaway High School senior Hailey Valasquez, center, being honored with the Jim Adelis Good Samaritan Scholarship Award for her focus on community and positive impact on others with members of Jim Adelis’ family, a DHS representative, and other award recipients.
Hailey Velasquez receives the Jim Adelis Good Samaritan scholarship award
East Rockaway School District congratulates high school senior Hailey Velasquez on being recognized with the Jim Adelis Good Samaritan Scholarship Award. more
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The Green Army is a gathering of eco-friendly volunteers who have often held cleanups in East Rockaway. The recent litter collection in Freeport’s Brookside Preserve was the group’s most recent event.
Dozens turn out for annual Brookside Preserve cleanup
A determined group of volunteers, wearing gloves and armed with garbage bags, converged on Brookside Preserve, in Freeport, late last month to improve the park’s environmental health, one piece … more
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The Lynbrook High School varsity football team held a benefit game and raised funds for Camp Anchor, which was presented to the organization at the Dec. 13 board of education meeting.
Lynbrook soccer athletes play for a good cause
The Lynbrook High School football and soccer teams presented donations to Camp Anchor and the Ryan Patrick O’Shea Foundation, respectively, during the Dec. 13 board of education meeting. more
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Matty Bowes, left, and Justin Ruditser visited the Ronald McDonald House on Dec. 15 to bake goods.
‘Tis the season of baking and giving for Waverly Park
The student council at Waverly Park Elementary School became bakers for a day as they visited the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island to prepare treats. more
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Mrs. Claus paid a visit to Unicorn Jewelers — and with a festive plate of cookies to top it off.
Santa came to town in Lynbrook and East Rockaway
The kids of Lynbrook and East Rockaway must  have been extra good this year, because Santa came early this season! more
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At the Lynbrook Police Benevolent Association fundraiser for the fire victims were officer Joe Depperman, left, PBA Vice President and officer Rob Meir and officer Steve Rupnick.
Read what Lynbrook police did to help displaced fire victims
After the fire that broke out on Merrick Road on Dec. 18, displacing 28 people — nearly half of whom are children — it was only a matter of time before Lynbrook residents came to the aid of their neighbors. more
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald X. Clavin is being challenged by Olena Hicks in November.
Full slate of candidates for November. Find out who is seeking your vote.
November elections are still quite a ways off, but the political season is already in high gear. Candidates for offices throughout Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead were announced in late … more
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CVS is offering the Covid-19 vaccine at a number of local sites.
CVS expanding Covid-19 vaccine availability in Nassau
CVS pharmacies are now expanding community access to the Covid-19 vaccine at the following sites within the Heralds’ coverage area: Baldwin Bellmore Cedarhurst East Rockaway Glen … more
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