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Mary Brennan INN hosting food, toiletries drive

The Mary Brennan INN, at 100 Madison Ave. in Hempstead, will hold a food and toiletries drive Saturday, Jan. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at the soup kitchen. This is a no-contact drive. Donors will … more

1/18/22

The first winter storm of 2022 dropped three to six inches of snow across Long Island early Friday morning.

Handful of school districts go remote, while most close amid snowstorm

While most school districts within the Herald Community Newspapers coverage area closed on Friday because of snow, a handful — including Baldwin, Freeport and Malverne — switched to … more

By Scott Brinton | 1/7/22

At a news conference Thursday, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive order Thursday morning requiring school districts to vote in January on whether to require masks in classrooms.

Nassau executive signs order directing school districts to decide on mask mandate

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who took office Monday, signed executive orders Thursday morning directing local boards of education to vote in January on whether their districts should mandate mask use, while also lifting the mask mandate for all county agencies and the state's temporary mask mandate in public places. more

By Cristina Arroyo and Scott Brinton | 1/6/22

Uniondale High School Class of 1972 prepares for 50th reunion

The Uniondale High School 50th reunion committee is excited to announce the plans for next year’s celebration. On August 6, 2022 at 7 p.m., the Class of 1972 are invited to reconnect The Heritage Club at Bethpage. It will be a great night with food, a DJ, dancing, and the opportunity to reminisce. The event will be four hours and include a buffet including beer, wine, and soda. more

Compiled by Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 12/17/21

More than 17,000 Islanders fans brought the old Nassau Coliseum energy to their new home at UBS Arena in Elmont.

Isles fans raise the roof on their new 'Barn'

Islanders fans from across Long Island made the pilgrimage on Saturday to the team’s new home at UBS Arena in Elmont. Despite a disappointing game result — the Islanders lost to the Calgary Flames 5-2 — fans were elated to finally have a home for their favorite hockey team after years of uncertainty, recreating the exuberant cheering that so defined games at Nassau Coliseum, known affectionately as “The Barn.” more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 12/9/21

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman will be the next Nassau county executive after defeating Laura Curran for the four-year term.

Blakeman wins county executive's seat after absentee count

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, retained his Election Night lead over Democratic Nassau County Executive Laura Curran after all absentee ballots were counted on Nov. 15, finishing with a 2,150-vote lead. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/16/21

The Herald endorses Kevan Abrahams for Nassau County's 1st Legislative District.

Vote Abrahams in the 1st Legislative District

Between Kevan Abrahams and Elton McCabe, Jr., the race for L.D. 1 should go to Abrahams based on his deep experience and his creative approaches long-term complex issues. more

10/30/21

The Herald endorses Dorothy L. Goosby as the only candidate

Dorothy Goosby is only option in Hempstead’s 1st District

In the race between incumbent Dorothy Goosby and challenger James Lamarre, the choice to re-elect Goosby comes almost at a default, as Lamarre has been a ghost throughout this race. more

Herald Endorsement | 10/30/21

Incumbent Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is the Herald choice for another four-year term.

Re-elect Laura Curran Nassau County executive

Just over two years into Laura Curran’s first term as county executive, the world was roiled by the coronavirus pandemic. Its continuing impact on life might have consumed lesser elected officials, but not Curran. more

Herald Staff | 10/28/21

Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat.

Bruce Blakeman, Laura Curran vie for Nassau County executive

Democratic incumbent Laura Curran is running for her second four-term as county executive. Her Republican opponent is Town of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blakeman. The Herald asked the candidates three pertinent questions to get their take on the issues. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/28/21