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Severe storms move into southern Nassau County

People may have to hold onto their hats — and just about anything else — today as the National Weather Service warns a squall of severe thunderstorms are expected to invade. more

By James Bernstein | 5/16/22

Greg Waxman, now known as “The Patriot Man,” ran anonymously through Malverne each day during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.

Malverne's 'Patriot Man' to run for police and veterans on May 6

Before 2022, the identity of the man who ran throughout Malverne each day at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, carrying an American flag, was a mystery. more

By Robert Traverso | 4/21/22

West Hempstead residents Eric and Michele Peluso appeared on The Long Island Breakfast Club show on March 24 to spread word that Eric needs a Kidney donor. From left were Eric, show hosts Gregg Cajuste and Valentina Janek, and Michele Peluso.

Broadcasting for a kidney donor

The Long Island Breakfast Club Show, a podcast hosted by West Hempstead residents Valentina Janek and Gregg Cajuste, is helping to find a possible kidney donor for lifelong West Hempstead resident … more

By Lisa Margaria | 4/21/22

West Hempstead Bakery owner Sydney Perry, a South Floral Park resident, with her 4-foot-tall Easter basket cake, for which she was named champion in the Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship: Easter” competition.

W. Hempstead baker wins on Food Network

Sydney Perry, owner of Sydney’s Sweets in West Hempstead, won the Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship: Easter” series and the $25,000 first prize. “Overall, … more

By Lisa Margaria | 4/21/22

Television host, author and businesswoman Judy Goss hosted RichnerLive’s Premier Business Women of Long Island event last March.

Judy Goss is a woman with a varied career and a story

During her illustrious career, Judy Goss has traveled the world modeling, hosting television shows, and becoming a published author. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/21/22

Republican candidates for state and federal officers gathered at GOP headquarters in Westbury on March 25 for a kickoff to the fall campaign.

Nassau GOP kicks off fall campaign with slate of state and federal candidates

Nassau County Republicans kicked off their fall campaign at GOP headquarters in Westbury Friday, introducing their congressional and state candidates, who sounded traditional party themes of lowering … more

By James Bernstein | 3/25/22

Michael Hinman, who spent the past five years as editor of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Riverdale Press, is the new executive editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Nassau Herald Senior Editor Jeff Bessen has become the Heralds’ new deputy editor.

Michael Hinman becomes Heralds’ executive editor

Michael Hinman is the new executive editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Stuart Richner, the CEO of Richner Communications Inc., and publisher of the newspaper group, made the announcement last week. Hinman succeeds Scott Brinton, who had led the editorial department since 2016. more

Herald staff | 3/12/22

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano outside the federal courthouse in Central Islip in 2018.

U.S. Attorney: Mangano should serve 17 1/2 years, pay full restitution

Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, convicted in 2019 of accepting bribes and kickbacks in exchange for backing $20 million in indirect loan guarantees to Oyster Bay Town, should receive 17½ years in federal prison, the U.S. Attorney’s office recommended Thursday. more

By James Bernstein | 3/10/22

Former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen announced on Thursday that she plans to run for Congress in the 4th District this fall. Kathleen Rice is not seeking re-election.

Laura Gillen announces campaign for Congress in 4th District

Former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen announced on Thursday that she is running for Congress in the 4th District on Thursday. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/24/22

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

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