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Assemblyman Brian Curran visited with government students at Valley Stream South High School on Sept. 18.

Assemblyman, South students talk politics

Although they’re not yet old enough to vote, students at Valley Stream South High School got an in-depth look at the decision-making process for a New York State representative when Assemblyman Brian Curran paid a visit on Sept. 18. more

By Brian Croce | 9/25/13

The New York Islanders opened training camp on Sept. 12 in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The team is moving into the arena in 2015.

Islanders open training camp in Brooklyn

The New York Islanders took to the ice on Sept. 12, beginning training camp with shooting and skating drills in their soon-to-be home at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. more

By Brian Croce | 9/19/13

Rendering of proposed movie theater to replace UA Lynbrook 6 on Merrick Road

Coming attraction?

A plan to demolish the UA Lynbrook 6 movie theater on Merrick Road and build a much larger theater complex in its place was presented to the public at a village board meeting on Aug. 12. The proposed multiplex, which would have 15 screens and 3,161 seats, would be built where the current theater stands, expanding into the Regal Entertainment Group-owned parking lot just west of the existing structure. more

By Brian Croce | 8/21/13

Three Long Island Pirates teams, including the 14u team, above, took home three National Junior Baseball League championships this summer. The Pirates is a Valley Stream-based travel baseball program.

Pirates capture trio of championships

Three teams. Three championships. Such was the case this summer for the Long Island Pirates, a Valley Stream-based travel baseball program that takes a “no nonsense” approach to the game. more

By Brian Croce | 8/21/13

New York Cosmos forward Peri Maro&scaron;evi scored the match’s first goal in the 44th minute on the way to a 2-1 win over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers on Aug. 3.

New-look Cosmos return, earn wild win

For the first time in 29 years, the New York Cosmos returned to the pitch on Aug. 3, and in thrilling fashion, captured a 2-1 victory over the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in front of a sellout crowd at Hofstra University’s Shuart Stadium. more

By Brian Croce | 8/7/13

More than 30 residents asked questions and made comments during a July 2 public hearing at Lynbrook Village Hall regarding a Walgreens being built at the corner of Hempstead and Lakeview avenues.

Walgreens a 'no' for Lynbrook

With dozens of Lynbrook and Malverne residents on hand, the Lynbrook Village Board voted unanimously to reject a developer’s proposal to discontinue and sell a portion of a road to serve as an entrance and exit for a Walgreens’ parking lot. more

By Brian Croce | 7/5/13

A plane flies over Southwest Nassau as it approaches JFK.

State seeks study of airplane noise

Local Assembly members have successfully fought for a bill that would require the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to study flight noise generated by planes at LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty airports. more

By Brian Croce | 6/19/13

The Heralds’ alternative transportation series took second place for feature writing in the Press Club of Long Island’s annual Media Awards contest. Pictured are participants Penny Frondelli, photographer; Brian Croce, reporter; editors Mary Malloy and Scott Brinton; page designer Alyson Goodman, and editor David Weingrad.

Heralds honored in L.I. Press Club contest

At a June 5 ceremony at the Woodbury Country Club, Herald Community Newspapers took home four honors in the Press Club of Long Island’s annual Media Awards contest. more

6/12/13

D.A. charges 12 with fraud

A combined $370,000 in stolen Medicaid, food stamps and other public assistance benefits has led to the arrests of 12 people, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced on May 30. more

By Brian Croce | 6/5/13

Army 1st Lt. Steven Liguori II, who returned home from Afghanistan in February, was this year’s grand marshal of the Lynbrook parade.

War heroes honored, remembered in Lynbrook

Lynbrook residents came out in droves, holding small American flags and applauding veterans marching by, as the community united on Memorial Day to remember the servicemen and women who made the … more

By Brian Croce | 5/29/13

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