Herald Community Newspapers

News

Featured Most recent

409 results total, viewing 1 - 10

Clockwise from top left: George Zaharioudakis, vice president of SNF operations of Theradynamics at Cassena Care; Skye Ostreicher, the panel’s moderator; Ronald Fatoullah, Esq., founder of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates; Dr. Esther Fogel, owner and director of Comprehensive Audiology; Josiane Peluso-Tomczyk, medicare sales director for New York City and Long Island at UnitedHealthcare Government Programs; Robert Harper, Esq., partner at Farrell Fritz, P.C. discussed health and wealth during the coronavirus pandemic on Oct. 14.

Experts discuss health and wealth amid Covid-19

RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers presented “50 Plus Health and Wealth,” a virtual event featuring speakers from the healthcare, wellness and elder law sectors, on Oct. 14. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/16/20

Girl Scout Troops 822 and 811 from St. Agnes learned the importance of engaging with each other in person, rather than online.

Rockville Centre author teaches importance of communicating kindly

The use of technology by children has long been a sticking point for parents, and during the pandemic, as its use has become even more prevalent, the fear of its potential danger has only grown. Author Katie Duffy-Schumacher of Rockville Centre has been educating children about using technology responsibly for several years, and brought her “Don’t Press Send” presentation to local Girl Scouts last week. more

By Jill Nossa | 10/15/20

Staff members of Maple Pointe shared memories of residents who died during the pandemic at the facility's memorial rock garden dedication ceremony.

Maple Pointe dedicates rock garden to residents lost during the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in devastating loss around the world, and Rockville Centre has been no exception. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities, which are tasked with taking care of an already vulnerable population, were particularly affected: Maple Pointe Assisted Living of Rockville Centre lost 37 people this year, and held a ceremony outdoors last month to dedicate a rock garden to those who died this year. more

By Jill Nossa | 10/15/20

"I just hope the virus won’t come back," said Armondo Lopez, owner of Melissa’s Taqueria, "because if it comes back, that would be it for us."

Rockville Centre restaurants forge on in changed times

Though there have been some restaurant closures in the village since March, most eateries are hanging on despite the pandemic-related challenges. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/15/20

Susan Blauner, far left, of the Saving Lives Five Towns Drug and Alcohol Coalition; Ruthanne McCormack, project coordinator of the Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth; Sgt. Nicholas DeLuca, of the Rockville Centre Police Department; and Liz Boylan, a parent volunteer for the Coalition for Youth, attended training that focused on opioid alternatives in Washington, D.C., in February.

Despite pandemic, Rockville Centre coalition continues to focus on youth

As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, substance abuse continues to be a problem in Rockville Centre, particularly for teens, who have more time on their hands. The Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth is continuing to help raise awareness of the issue and implementing plans to prevent drug and alcohol use among minors, stepping up its initiatives this month, which is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. more

By Jill Nossa | 10/15/20

Crews placed the highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

New York Islanders and state officials gathered at the future home of the UBS Arena last Friday morning to watch as construction crews placed the highest beam atop the 885-square-foot … more

By Melissa Koenig | 10/13/20

RichnerLive to host breast cancer awareness webinar

To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RichnerLive will host a free, virtual Herald Inside LI panel on to the disease and its impact on Long Islanders. On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., join top advocates, doctors and community leaders to answer questions, debunk myths and share facts about breast cancer. more

10/13/20

Clockwise from the top right, Skye Ostreicher, moderator; Max and Ashley Kramer, first-time home buyers; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker; Stuart Richner, CEO and publisher of Herald Community Newspapers; Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc., spoke on a virtual call about the process of buying a first house.

Herald Inside LI panel guides first-time homebuyers

Herald Inside LI panelists discussed tips and tricks for first-time homebuyers on Oct. 8. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/12/20

Hempstead Town and Northwell Health officials announced a $315,000 grant to provide PCR diagnostic testing for Covid-19, as well as educational materials, at three locations in the township through the end of October.

Town, Northwell launch expansion of Covid-19 testing program

With coronavirus “hot spots” reported in some areas of New York state, Hempstead Town and Northwell Health officials announced a $315,000 grant for the health system to provide PCR … more

10/9/20

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

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 41 | Next »

Currently viewing stories posted within the past 6 months.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.