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Kyla Carter works in her home studio on her weekly podcast, Kyla’s Korner.

Kyla shares her motto, ‘Live life sunny side up’ weekly

By Laura Lane llane@liherald.com Kyla Carter always loved singing and dancing but did not know she could become an actress. Then at age four she watched her first Shirley Temple movie. … more

By Laura Lane | 9/20/20

Susan Hutchins was among seven readers to recite the names of Nassau’s 348 9/11 victims at the county cderemony. Hutchins’s son Kevin Colbert, 25, of West Hempstead, died in the World Trade Center attacks.

Nassau County hosts socially distant 9/11 ceremony

In a nearly 40-minute, socially distant ceremony last Friday morning, elected and appointed Nassau officials and families of local 9/11 victims paused to remember the 348 county residents who died in … more

By Scott Brinton | 9/14/20

Lt. Michael Shea, who died from a Sept. 11 illness, was proud to be a Nassau County policeman.

All Officer Shea ever wanted to do was help

Lt. Michael P. Shea never had the “cop special” for lunch — a cheeseburger and fries — said retired Nassau County police officer John Guilfoyle. Shea went for a run instead. … more

By Laura Lane | 9/11/20

Hand sanitizing stations are available so students and staff can be safe.

Locust Valley Central School District prepared for the first day of school

The Locust Valley Central School District opened its doors today for students and while things may look a bit different, students will be provided with the same exemplary education that the community … more

9/9/20

Gina Catapano Weinberg has been trying everything she can to get PSEG Long Island to tend to the smoldering fire caused by Isaias.

East Norwich residents without power feel forgotten by PSEG Long Island

On Monday, there was still the distinct sooty smell of a fire smoldering in Red Cote Preserve in Oyster Bay Cove. The blaze, right off the private road in front of the Weinberg’s home, began at … more

By Laura Lane | 8/10/20

Arianna Chetram, 20, is an Oyster Bay High School alum who is currently attending Pace University in Manhattan. She is also the founder and president of the non-for-profit organization PWR N NOISE.

Oyster Bay High School alum, founder of PWR N NOISE

After George Floyd, 46, was killed by a Minneapolis police officer on camera, Arianna Chetram, 20, knew what she needed to do to fight for equality. She founded PWR N NOISE in early June to … more

By Jennifer Corr | 8/10/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center, with members of the new "shark patrol."

Town of Hempstead introduces “Shark Patrol” after several shark sightings at beaches

After multiple shark sighting on the south shore, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin unveiled a new “Jet Ski” personal watercraft and deployed a team of lifeguards on a Bay Constable boat to … more

7/31/20

Camp Anchor has had two positive cases of Covid-19 as of Friday.

Two Covid cases confirmed at Camp Anchor

The Town of Hempstead Friday confirmed that two cases of coronavirus have been discovered at Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, a facility that provides activities for developmentally-disabled adults. A … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

Lucas Ginestra is only 10 but he has already experienced what it is like to be in a documentary.

Story of Ryan Anthony resounds in the trumpets of O.B.’s young musicians

Updated July 24, 2020 Peter Meechan’s melodious “Song of Hope” filled the homes and hearts of six young enthusiastic trumpeters when they recorded themselves playing their brass … more

By Letisha Dass | 7/24/20

The Mary Brennan INN, In Hempstead, will hold a contactless food drive on Aug. 1.

Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead to hold contactless food drive

The Mary Brennan Inn soup kitchen, at 100 Madison Ave. in Hempstead, will hold a contactless food drive from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 1. Donors will place their donations on a table at … more

7/22/20

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