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Light Rain New town law will limit pot dispensaries
In Oyster Bay, dispensaries will be subject to strict zoning
Legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on March 31 allows adults to use and purchase marijuana legally in New York, which joins 15 other states and Washington, D.C., in legalizing cannabis. But …
Legendary Oyster Bay High School football coach Leonard D’Errico dies
Longtime East Norwich resident Leonard W. D’Errico, 91, a former Oyster Bay High School football coach and phys. ed. teacher, died on March 29 in the Briny Breezes retirement community in …
Island Harvest’s new building bigger, closer
Pantries depend on help from Island Harvest
Island Harvest Food Bank, the largest hunger relief organization on Long island, purchased an industrial property in Melville in March for $8.1 million. The building, which is 43,560 square feet on …
Town of Oyster Bay encourages outdoor dining, waives fees
With outdoor dining, hope for a lucrative summer
The Town of Oyster Bay will waive permit fees this year, as it did in 2020, to assist restaurants during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ordinarily the hamlet’s eateries would be required to meet …
Life Enrichment Center brings vaccine to dozens of its seniors
Seniors relieved to get vaccine in familiar setting
The Life Enrichment Center of Oyster Bay partnered with Americare on March 11 to provide 70 of its seniors with the Covid-19 vaccine at the center. In took less than 30 minutes for seniors to …
Teen studies her age group’s Covid resilience
Some high school students have responded to the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic by hunkering down at home in front of a computer. Carmela Musso, 17, has taken the opposite tack. The …
With teens’ help, SMART911 service comes to the hamlet
When an ambulance arrives to assist someone, medical information is shared with emergency medical technicians before the vehicle heads to a hospital. Town Councilwoman Vicki Walsh said she has always …
Herald Community Newspapers seek 2021 summer interns
Herald Community Newspapers is seeking 2021 summer interns for our 18 community-based publications that stretch across Nassau County’s South Shore, from Valley Stream to Seaford, and Long Beach …
Recognizing a fallen hero
This month, a bill is being considered in the Nassau County Legislature to rename a portion of Forest Avenue, in Locust Valley, Sgt. Robert Hendriks Way. The measure would honor the life and service …
Oyster Bay High School’s ‘Songs for a New World,’ a hit
Students at Oyster Bay High School shared their talents in a live production of “Songs for a New World” last weekend, participating in the cast, orchestra, set design and stage crew. The …
Glen Cove Hospital and Covid, one year later
Toni Kessel said she remained grateful for her husband, William, and considers herself fortunate he retired in December. She also appreciates her boss, County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton, for …
‘An angel’ helps book Covid vaccines
The rollout of Covid 19 vaccines in recent months has been confusing for many, with vaccine availability shifting and poorly orchestrated, the requirements changing for who can get it and when, and …
Editorial
High-speed rail for L.I. deserves public support
With the Biden administration pushing a $2 trillion national infrastructure plan, what once seemed like a fantasy — high-speed rail for the Northeast — is slowly, steadily becoming a distinct possibility . . .
Editorial
Should municipalities opt out on marijuana?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, once an ardent detractor of any measure to legalize recreational marijuana, last week signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act . . .
Randi Kreiss
Oldies but goodies have the right stuff
I married an older man, and this week he’s turning 75. When we met, I was 14 and he was 15.
Op-Ed
New York has legalized marijuana. What now?
Now that state lawmakers in Albany have legalized recreational marijuana, it’s time to ensure that public safety, public health and quality-of-life concerns are addressed as part of the rollout process.