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Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett was the first to sign a centennial proclamation to mark the village's 100th anniversary on Tuesday.

Malverne’s village leaders, joined by local elected officials, stood on the front steps of Village Hall to recognize the village’s 100th anniversary on Tuesday. Malverne Mayor Keith … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/13/21

Herald Inside LI held a live webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8 at 7 p.m.

Herald Inside LI hosts College webinar on upcoming fall semester

As a result of the pandemic, colleges everywhere have had no choice but to make social and academic changes to their school settings. Students, faculty and staff have adapted to our new … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/12/21

Heralds Executive Editor Scott Brinton earned first place for Spot News Photography for his photo essay on the Black Lives Matter protests in Merrick last June. Above, Davonte Hawkins, of Roosevelt, protesting in Merrick.

Heralds take home top honors in press contest

The Herald Community Newspapers took home 26 honors in the annual New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, which attracted more than 2,400 of entries from 151 newspapers across … more

Herald staff report | 4/10/21

Recreational marijuana use in New York state was legalized on March 31.

Malverne, West Hempstead residents react to state legalization of recreational marijuana

On March 31, New York state legalized recreational marijuana use — an effort years in the making — while setting regulations for a new industry and its taxation. Spanning 128 pages, … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/8/21

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, at lectern, and the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs hosted an Interfaith Candlelight Vigil on April 1.

Candlelight vigil held for Georgia massage parlor victims

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs hosted an interfaith candlelight vigil on April 1. The vigil, which took place at the Theodore Roosevelt … more

4/8/21

The Lakeview Fire Department is facing a lawsuit for alleged harassment, which was filed by former Lakeview firefighter Yonatan Klein on March 19.

Lakeview Fire Department faces lawsuit

Former Lakeview Fire Department volunteer firefighter Yonatan Klein filed a lawsuit against the Lakeview Fire District, in which he alleged harassment, among other issues. Klein, of West … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/8/21

Country music star Eric Church will perform at the UBS Arena on Dec. 4.

Country music star Eric Church to perform at UBS Arena

Country music star Eric Church will be the first performer at the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park, with a concert on Dec. 4 as part of his “The Gather Again Tour.” The reigning Country … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/7/21

Herald Inside LI will host a staying local for college informational webinar April 8 at 7 p.m.

Herald Inside LI will host local college informational webinar

Herald Inside LI will host a live Zoom webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8 at 7 p.m. Panelists from local colleges and universities will … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/1/21

Town officials and members of the West Hempstead Fire Department took part in a drive-thru chametz burning event at Echo Park on March 26. The event was co-sponsored by the fire department.

Told holds chametz burning at Echo Park in West Hempstead

Echo Park in West Hempstead and a town parking field in Woodmere both hosted the Town of Hempstead’s contactless drive-thru chametz burning event last Friday. Town Supervisor Don Clavin and … more

4/1/21

Doris Hicks, president of the Lakeview branch of the NAACP, received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic at the Gateway Christian Center in Valley Stream on Feb. 23.

Coronavirus vaccine pop-up site appears at Lakeview Library

Many Lakeview residents were hopeful for easier access to the coronavirus vaccines. Their wishes became reality when a pop-up vaccine site appeared at the Lakeview Public Library on March 18. The … more

By Nakeem Grant | 4/1/21

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