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Kathleen Rice and Douglas Tuman are vying in the Fourth Congressional District.

Douglas Tuman challenges Kathleen Rice in 4th Congressional District

In the Fourth Congressional District, incumbent Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, faces Douglas Tuman, a Republican from West Hempstead. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/20

Oceanside School No. 5 third-graders, from left, Lyla Murray, Natalia Loscalzo, Ashley Behan and Lizzie Brunetta raised $1,700 at their lemonade stand for the NYPD With Arms Wide Open charity, which helps the families of New York City police officers who have children with special needs by offering emotional and financial support.

Oceanside students raise $1,700 for NYPD foundation that supports children with special needs

In search of a way to stay busy during the coronavirus pandemic and support a good cause, a group of Oceanside students decided to hit the streets and create a lemonade stand, which raised more than $1,700 to help children with special needs. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/20

Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 Commissioner Ryan Hemsley came under fire after racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic Facebook posts were uncovered by a group called Oceanside Against Racism. Hemsley was asked to resign, but told the Herald the posts were doctored and not really his.

Oceanside sanitation commissioner asked to resign after alleged racist social media posts surface

An Oceanside Sanitation District No. 7 commissioner who was recently re-elected to the board was asked to resign after he was alleged to have posted previous racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic social media posts in the past. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor in front of one of the animatronic dinosaurs that are part of the "Jurassic Quest" show.

Hempstead Town extends 'Jurassic Quest' run through Oct. 18

By popular demand, Long Island’s only drive-through dinosaur exhibit, “Jurassic Quest,” has extended its stay at Town Park Point Lookout and will now host shows through Oct. … more

10/9/20

The Sunrise Association, in Oceanside, recently received a $1 million grant from the Frances Davis Fund to build studios at its headquarters to expand its virtual offerings.

$1M grant aids Sunrise Association in Oceanside

Though the coronavirus has brought with it many challenges, the Sunrise Association has continued to provide joy to children with cancer, and with a $1 million grant recently secured, it will be able to carry on its mission in the future. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/7/20

Seniors Helping Seniors in Oceanside pairs at-home aides with senior companions to help them with their needs. Above, volunteer Avarlon Bobb, left, and Franklin Square resident Eleanor Gensh.

Oceanside's Seniors Helping Seniors company grows

Between balancing her personal life, helping with her grandchildren and caring for her elderly mother, Christine Leder said she was relieved to turn to the Oceanside-based Seniors Helping Seniors for support. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/7/20

Hastava Insurance in Island Park partners with Whitmore Agency

Hastava Insurance Agency, a family-operated Island Park company owned by Michael Hastava, which has provided close to 100 years of service to families, businesses and communities on Long Island, has entered into a partnership agreement with James C. Metzger’s Whitmore Agency, a leading insurance services and estate planning company in the New York metropolitan area headquartered in Garden City. more

10/7/20

The Island Park Department of Public Works recently began installing a tidal flex valve to help with storm resiliency in the village. Above, from left, were Trustee Michael Gagliardi, Mayor Michael McGinty, Trustees Barbara Volpe Ried and Joseph Annarella, DPW employee Philip Scura, DPW Superintendent Franco Mollo and DPW employee William Boyce.

Island Park takes step toward storm resiliency

As part of an ongoing attempt to mitigate storm damage village-wide, the Island Park Department of Public Works installed a tidal flex valve at Suffolk and Warwick roads, near Harbor Isle Bridge, on Sept. 17. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/7/20

Incumbent Ed Ra, left, is running for his sixth term against challenger Gary Port.

Gary Port challenges Ed Ra for Assembly District 19 seat

The race for the 19th Assembly District began mid-August when challenger Gary Port announced his candidacy to run against incumbent Edward Ra, who is running for a sixth term. The Herald asked Ra … more

By Nakeem Grant | 10/2/20

Sacred Heart Church in Island Park celebrated the San Gennaro Feast on Sept. 12, which included a parade.

A successful, socially distant 49th annual San Gennaro Feast in Island Park

The coronavirus couldn’t keep Sacred Heart Church in Island Park from celebrating the 49th annual San Gennaro Feast at Sacred Heart on Sept. 12. more

By Mike Smollins | 9/23/20

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