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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, second from left, has introduced a bill — named for the young victim of a 2005 boating accident — aimed at boating safety education and training. His colleagues, Reps. Nick Lalota, far left, and Anthony D’Esposito, far right, have cosponsored the bill.

Can these Representatives make the water safer? Find out.

U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino, who represents New York’s second congressional district — one of the four districts on Long Island — has introduced a bill to help ensure the … more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 7/9/23

Why were these amazing teens honored?

Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently celebrated 55 local Girl Scouts who are members of the 2023 Girl Scout Gold Award class who made a sustainable impact, addressing causes they care about in their … more

10/6/23

The Nassau County Girl Scouts honored several teens with the Gold Award.

Anna Nealon of Malverne earns Gold Award

Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently celebrated 55 local Girl Scouts who are members of the 2023 Girl Scout Gold Award class who made a sustainable impact, addressing causes they care about in their … more

10/6/23

Many neighbors support closing the Capri Motor Inn in West Hempstead, although the motel owners’ attorney claims the Town of Hempstead is not following the law when it comes to shuttering it, and condemning it through eminent domain.

Can town condemn Capri Motor Inn? Legal battles surrounding West Hempstead motel continue

he Town of Hempstead is taking steps to take over the Capri Motor Inn in West Hempstead through eminent domain — but would such an acquisition be legal? That’s the question debated by town officials, the motel owners, and neighbors at a public hearing last week in front of special hearing officer Anthony Marano. more

By Nicole Formisano | 2/9/24

Multiple games were played during the Scrabble Challenge in Malverne on Feb. 21.

Malverne residents compete for cash in Scrabble Challenge [Photo gallery]

2/25/10

5: During halftime, West Hempstead Secondary School honored members of the 1973 Rams varsity football team, who won the program’s first Nassau County championship.

West Hempstead celebrates 1973 champions

West Hempstead school district celebrated homecoming Saturday, Sept. 30 with a halftime ceremony honoring the 1973 Rams varsity football team, which won the school’s first Nassau County … more

10/6/23

A funny story about Jerry Seinfeld

Bristal Assisted Living will donate $25,000 worth of tickets towards comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s benefit performance on Dec. 19 at NYCB Theater in Westbury, … more

By Mary Malloy | 12/13/12

See the photos: Who let the dogs in? [Photo gallery]

The Herald was there for North Shore Animal League America's 4th annual DogCatemy Celebrity Gala in the Cipriani Ballroom in Manhattan on Novemeber 5, presented by Purina ONE. Beautiful and famous two and four-legged celebrities walked the green carpet, smiling and barking for the cameras. more

Mary Malloy | 11/7/09

Fr. Chux Okochi, Linda Baldacchino and Fr. Frank Parisi pose with teens from Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Ministry during an overnight lock-in. The night incorporated Fat Tuesday fun with more spiritual activities starting after midnight to bring in the Lenten Church season.

Fat Tuesday fun at Our Lady of Lourdes [Photo gallery]

2/25/10

Trash and debris piled up on lawns and street corners in the wake of the storm.

South Shore slowly comes back to life after Sandy

Part one in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This week we begin in Bellmore-Merrick. In subsequent weeks we plan to spotlight recovery efforts in other communities. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/14/12