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More than 20 members of the Herald Community Newspapers team attended the annual New York Press Association Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs over the weekend, where the newspaper group earned 18 state awards.
Herald, Riverdale Press win 18 state awards from New York Press Association
Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press shine with 18 state awards from New York Press Association, including top honors in editorial design and special section coverage. more
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The Hempstead Bay Sailing Club is active in every season, featuring a variety of events, and a variety of vessels fill its docks.
Malverne man rediscovers his love of sailing
Peter Auwarter, of Malverne, had to focus on fatherhood first and sailing second. But since his children have graduated from college and he retired, he has rediscovered his passion for the open water. more
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Na’ama Ben-David was inspired to write The Unofficial Eras Haggadah after seeing how passionate her daughter is about Taylor Swift.
A ‘Swiftie’ connects a superstar with a special Seder
As Taylor Swift dominates pop culture and tops the song charts, two West Hempstead mothers found a way to connect the singer-songwriter to the Pesach Seder, where conversations and songs precede and follow the meal. more
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Assemblywoman Taylor Darling joined Malverne administrators and the cast of the high school’s production of ‘Aida’ to announce a $250,000 grant to provide new seats for the Howard T. Herber Middle School auditorium.
Middle school auditorium to get upgrade
Howard T. Herber Middle School is slated to get all-new seating by next year. more
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The Summer Arts Academy is a 4-week program where students can study anything from dance to film to music production.
Studying the arts, courtesy of Billy Joel
Students who have a passion for music have an opportunity to take their skills to the next level this summer at Boces’ Long Island High School for the Arts, or LIHSA for short. On top of that, students whose applications really impress may even get in for free. more
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The young students were served imaginary drinks and treats by their teachers to really bring the book cafes to life.
Sipping and savoring literature in book
As part of Read Across America Week in March, students at Maurice W. Downing Intermediate School, in Malverne, enjoyed an extra special experience as they were welcomed into book cafes that were brainstormed, decorated and staffed by a creative team of teachers. more
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Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages joins lawmakers and supporters like Assemblyman David Weprin, at left, and state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, at right, last month to call on her colleagues to support the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. A version of this measure was included in the finalized state budget that was approved this weekend by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers.
State budget includes $90 million local media tax credit
New York unveils groundbreaking payroll tax credit for local news outlets, boosting journalism sustainability and democracy. more
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Gregg Cajuste is closing his restaurant and music venue, G’s The Avenue, to focus on his health — but he remains involved in the community. He loves dressing up to read to kids at local schools and the Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center.
G’s The Avenue is closing
G’s The Avenue, in West Hempstead, is closing after five years in business. Owner Gregg Cajuste has decided to focus on his health after suffering four heart attacks and three strokes and undergoing spinal surgery as well. more
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If the Town of Hempstead takes Capri Motor Inn through eminent domain, officials would turn the property into an indoor recreation facility. Existing rec facilities in West Hempstead, like Echo Park, focus on swimming and diving. The proposed center would fill the need for activities like basketball and volleyball, officials said.
Town wants to turn Capri Motor Inn into rec center
Hempstead town officials are continuing their legal battle against L&S Realty, the owners of Capri Motor Inn, as they try to make the West Hempstead business government property through eminent domain. more
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Fiona Mann, 10, was not afraid of Cupcake the snake. The same could not be said for the other adults present.
West Hempstead street fair fun for all ages
Hundreds of neighbors came out to the annual West Hempstead Street Fair, on Nassau Blvd across from Hall’s Pond Park, to experience the food, music, and vendors. more
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