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Herald Inside LI hosted a free live Zoom webinar, sponsored by Molloy College, on Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m., for the purpose of answering many of the questions that college-aged students and parents of those students have about staying local for college.

Herald Inside LI hosts staying local for college webinar

When college doors reopened in the fall and fears of spreading the virus were prevalent, many colleges on Long Island adopted the hybrid model for classes and for extracurricular activities— … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

On Tuesday November 10 the “Herald Inside Long Island,” hosted a free live Zoom webinar at 7 p.m. to discuss ways in which long islanders can provide support to their children who might have mental illnesses.

Herald Inside Long Island hosts mental health awareness webinar

With the pandemic in full effect and COVID-19 cases going up with the second wave, health experts said that mental health issues have become heightened for many throughout Long Island, including … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 1/22/21

NYPD Sgt. Conor McDonald, center, and his mother, Patti Ann, were the first to see new signage for McDonald Pond, which was unveiled by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, left, on Jan. 15.

New signage erected at McDonald Pond

Just five days after the anniversary of New York City Police Detective Steven McDonald’s death in 2017, state and local elected officials honored him at Hempstead Lake State Park on Jan. 15. … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/21/21

Malverne High School alumnus Kyle Richard, second from left, received the Humanitarian Award during the district’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 14.

Malverne High School alumnus earns Humanitarian Award

Malverne High School alumnus Kyle Richard was revered by the Malverne School District as this year’s Humanitarian Award recipient during the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/21/21

Malverne High School senior Heather Sims took part in the New York State Field Band Individual and Ensemble Competition in the Clarinet-Advanced category.

Malverne High School senior competes in state music competition

The Malverne School District congratulates Malverne High School senior Heather Sims, who competed in the New York State Field Band Individual and Ensemble Competition in the Clarinet-Advanced … more

1/21/21

Karen Brohm, president of the West Hempstead School District Board of Education, was among the guest speakers on a podcast on education last month.

West Hempstead schools board president featured on podcast

Karen Brohm, president of the West Hempstead School District Board of Education, was among the guest speakers on a podcast last month presented by Learning Revolution, a worldwide community exploring … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/14/21

West Hempstead Water District commissioner Kenneth P. Wenthen Jr.

Water commissioners in West Hempstead, Cathedral Gardens re-elected

Voters in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties recently casted votes to elect or re-elect water commissioners in all Long Island commissioner-run water districts. Cathedral Gardens Water District … more

1/14/21

Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer, of the Young Israel of West Hempstead, at a synagogue in North Woodmere in 2016.

Prominent West Hempstead rabbi dies at 74

Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer, spiritual leader of the Young Israel of West Hempstead, died on Friday at the age of 74. The cause was not disclosed. Kelemer studied at Mir Yerushalayim in Brooklyn, and … more

By Nakeem Grant and Ed Weintrob | 1/10/21

Malverne High School English teacher and musical director Charles Messinger taught for nearly 30 years.

Former Malverne High School teacher, musical director dies at 91

A lifelong devotee of theater, film and ballet, Malvernite Charles Messinger shared that passion with hundreds of students during nearly three decades as Malverne High School’s musical … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/7/21

West Hempstead native Jacob Cooper, 30, shares his near-death experience in his new book.

West Hempstead native writes book on near-death experience

West Hempstead native Jacob Cooper was just 3 years old when he found himself gasping for air and fighting for his life. During a trip to the park with his parents, he was climbing the ladder of a … more

By Nakeem Grant | 1/7/21

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