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Racial Equity Club founded at Calhoun
Club is an after-school spot for minority voices
Joan Mesy, a senior at Sanford H. Calhoun High School, has experienced racial prejudice firsthand. As a freshman, she mentally struggled in the face of harassment by her peers, and as one of the few …
Merokean’s transplant journey inspires a documentary
Tara Notrica gets a 'Second Chance'
A Merokean’s long-fought journey with mast cell disease has been documented on film. “Second Chance,” a documentary by Rochester-based filmmaker Matthew White, chronicles the weeks …
Thousands cast ballots in North Merrick
Voters came out in droves to cast their ballots at the North Merrick Public Library this weekend. A nine-day early-voting period began for Nassau County residents on Saturday, Oct. 24, a little …
Bellmore-Merrick gets haunted for Halloween
Homes across Bellmore and Merrick have become a spook-tacular sight as residents set up decorative displays ahead of All Hallows’ Eve. To get into the Halloween spirit, many scare-loving …
The North Merrick Public Library hosts a spook-tacular scavenger hunt
The North Merrick Public Library got into the holiday spirit ahead of All Hallows’ Eve by inviting local families to participate in an outdoor scavenger hunt with a “super spooky” …
Merokean will fly POW/MIA flag for Veterans Day
Irving Liebowitz isn’t exactly fond of change. In fact, the few times he’s endured it were only because life gave him little other choice. He’s lived in Merrick for 58 years, …
McDonough faces two challengers in 14th Assembly District race
In the race to represent the constituents of New York’s 14th assembly district, longtime Assemblyman David McDonough, a Republican from North Merrick, faces not one but two challengers for his …
Bellmore-JFK Drama performs Shakespeare at a social distance
Students in John F. Kennedy High School’s drama club are using William Shakespeare’s famous phrase — “All the world’s a stage” — to their advantage. When the …
North Merrick’s Megan Ryan takes on dual role at Nassau Health Care Corporation
A long-serving employee of the Nassau Health Care Corporation, which provides health care services to thousands of medically underserved residents, was recently promoted to serve a dual role within …
Local steps up for Long Island’s Latino community
Between her career as a personal injury attorney and her new role as president of the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association, Liza Milgrim spends much of her time supporting and advocating for the Island’s Hispanic community.
Police: Helicopter makes emergency water landing near Jones Beach
The pilot of a privately-owned helicopter was forced to make an emergency water landing near Jones Beach Wednesday afternoon due to weather conditions, police said. According to officials, the …
New empanada spot in Merrick offers a taste of tradition
A new Latin American eatery in Merrick is taking the South Shore by storm, causing lines out the door and sell-outs of favored empanada flavors. Since its grand opening on Oct. 7, Island Empanada, …
Herald Endorsement
Re-elect Kathleen Rice in the 4th Congressional District
For 15 years, Kathleen Rice has worked hard to serve the public, first as the Nassau County District attorney and then as a member of Congress, and she deserves another term representing the 4th Congressional District. Though her opponent, Douglas Tuman, showed a commendable desire to serve in Congress, Rice is the more well-rounded, experienced candidate.
Support Sen. John Brooks, unopposed, in the 8th District
Democratic State Sen. John Brooks thought he would be opposed in this year’s election by Republican Nick LaLota, a Suffolk County elections commissioner, but a state appellate court ruled …
Re-elect Dave McDonough in the 14th Assembly District
In the race to for the State Assembly seat in the 14th District, longtime Assemblyman David McDonough, a Republican from North Merrick, faces not one but two challengers: Kevin Gorman, a Democrat …
Re-elect Darling in 18th Assembly District
The Herald encourages voters in the 18th Assembly District to return Assemblywoman Taylor Darling to Albany with their votes next Tuesday. Since she defeated longtime Assemblywoman Earlene Hooper in …
Where to vote (early) in Nassau County
Election Day is a little less than two weeks away, but thanks to a series of reforms passed by the State Legislature in 2019, Nassau County residents can vote before Nov. 3. Starting Saturday, …