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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale is slated to become a Covid-19 vaccination site toward the end of March.

Nassau Coliseum slated to become Covid-19 vaccination site

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum will become a Covid-19 vaccination site, County Executive Laura Curran announced over the weekend. “We’re focused on continuing to ramp up our … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/7/21

CVS is offering the Covid-19 vaccine at a number of local sites.

CVS expanding Covid-19 vaccine availability in Nassau

CVS pharmacies are now expanding community access to the Covid-19 vaccine at the following sites within the Heralds’ coverage area: Baldwin Bellmore Cedarhurst East Rockaway Glen … more

3/5/21

Herald Inside LI hosted a Success in Family Business webinar on February 23 at 10 a.m.

Herald Inside LI hosts Success in Family Business webinar

Family businesses make up the majority of Long Island businesses, as well as ninety percent of businesses in North America. On Tuesday, February 23, Herald Inside LI hosted a free webinar … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 3/5/21

Lorna Atmore is the first Black woman to serve as the Nassau County Police Department’s chief of support.

NCPD names first Black woman as chief of support

For the first time in Nassau Police Department history, a Black woman has been promoted to the position of chief of support. Lorna Atmore, a 25-year member of NCPD, was promoted to the chief of … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 3/5/21

The Seaford Chamber of Commerce plans to bring back its craft and food fairs beginning this spring, with its first Maker’s Market to promote local crafters.

Seaford Chamber of Commerce to debut Maker's Market this spring

Nearly a year has passed since the coronavirus pandemic shook the Wantagh-Seaford area and hampered the plans and ideas of the new leadership of local chambers. As more residents are getting … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 3/4/21

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice is calling on Governor Cuomo to resign after three women accused him of sexual harassment.

Congresswoman Rice calls on Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment accusations

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, who represents the South Shore's 4th District, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday to resign after a third woman came forward accusing him of sexual harassment. Rice … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/2/21

U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino recently introduced legislation that would help small business owners create plans to transfer control of their businesses when they leave, retire or die. Garbarino often patronizes local businesses like Paddy’s Loft in Massapequa, where he appeared with his predecessor, Peter King.

Rep. Andrew Garbarino seeks to help small businesses

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge small business owners, many face a common and timeless question: What will happen to their businesses when they leave, retire or die? To help … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 2/26/21

More than 80 Covid-19 vaccination doses were deemed ineffective after they were given to people at Jones Beach on Feb. 15. All of the recipients have since been contacted, and rescheduled appointments to receive proper doses.

Some 'ineffective' vaccines were given at Jones Beach

More than 80 people who were vaccinated for Covid-19 at Jones Beach on Feb. 15 were given ineffective doses, the New York State Department of Health recently disclosed. According to Jill Montag, … more

By Brian Stieglitz | 2/26/21

Roughly 150 student musicians from the East Meadow School District took part in the inaugural Performance Readiness Workshop, hosted by the Nassau Music Education Association Feb. 5-7.

Despite shutdowns, artists are still creating

While the coronavirus pandemic closed curtains on Broadway, unplugged massive music venues and forced smaller ones to close for good, actors, musicians and other performers didn’t stop creating … more

By Kate Nalepinski and Brian Stieglitz | 2/26/21

On Thursday, Rory Lancman, special counsel for ratepayer protection at the state Department of Public Service, hosted a virtual hearing at which South Shore residents aired their grievances about New York American Water, the private utility currently under the scrutiny of a state-led feasibility study.

South Shore residents support potential NYAW takeover

South Shore residents spoke forcefully at a public hearing on Feb. 26 that reviewed the state’s study to examine a potential public takeover of New York American Water’s private … more

By Mike Conn and Alyssa Seidman | 2/26/21

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