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Elbert “Elmo” Wilder, a custodian at the Friedberg JCC school in Lynbrook for more than 40 years, was honored with a surprise drive-by parade to celebrate his birthday on May 1. Drivers dropped off birthday signs, balloons and even a cake.

Cherished Lynbrook custodian honored with 80th birthday parade from a social distance

Even into his late 70s, Elbert Wilder, a longtime custodian at the Friedberg Jewish Community Center school in Lynbrook, would stand near its entrance, flail his arms and legs and dance to entertain children as they arrived. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/20

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that modeling shows as many as 16,000 New Yorkers could die because of the coronavirus. The peak of the crisis, he said, is expected at the end of April.

State, Northwell test for Covid-19 in minority communities

New York state and Northwell Health are partnering to increase Covid-19 testing in the minority communities hardest hit by the virus in downstate New York, Governor Cuomo said Saturday. Testing will … more

By Scott Brinton | 5/9/20

Northwell's Dr. David Rosenthal speaks with Hofstra's WRHU to answer your coronavirus questions

As the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, spreads across Long Island, Northwell Health’s Dr. David Rosenthal, an allergist and clinical immunologist, sat down this week for a nine-minute … more

3/15/20

Keynote speaker Bernadette Castro, chairwoman, Castro Properties.

RichnerLIVE, Herald honor Long Island family businesses

To celebrate family businesses on Long Island, esteemed owners gathered at the Carltun in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park on March 4 for the inaugural Family Business Awards Gala. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/6/20

Life Plan Communities: A New Concept for Aging in Place on Long Island

Congratulations! You’ve retired and are now considering how best to enjoy this new chapter in your life, right here on Long Island where you’ve raised your family, created memories and … more

Gurwin Family of Healthcare Services | 2/6/20

Let’s continue to pursue Dr. King’s dream

February marks another year of Black History Month, and it’s important for us to take note of how far America has come since black slaves were first brought to the country some 400 years ago. more

1/31/20

Actors From The London Stage touring company stages Shakespeare's classic tale of an exiled ruler at the Madison Theatre Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/30/20

Sample the best of region's wine and spirits producers, along with gourmet foods, during the Raise Your Glass festival at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage Million Dollar QuartetThe musical about a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash in 1956, Thursday and … more

1/24/20

Lynbrook High School junior Ally Fitzgerald, 16, earned another historic victory when she took home the 113-pound championship at the Eastern States Classic’s first all-girls wrestling tournament earlier this month. With her were coach Rich Renz, left, and assistant coach Ed Parenteau.

Female Lynbrook High School wrestler continues making history

With another history-making feat on her resumé, Ally Fitzgerald has continued to become a trailblazer in girls’ wrestling. more

By Mike Smollins | 1/23/20

Kudos to Nassau for signing climate pledge

At the Herald, we like to give credit where credit is due. In our Nov. 8-14 editorial, “Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge,” we called on County Executive Laura Curran . . . more

1/17/20