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Lawrence Road Middle School engaged students in a new observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as a way to focus on the relevance of the civil rights leader’s legacy in today’s world. more
Last Saturday, two days before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, musician LA Blacksmith and his band played jazz and shared some history about the civil rights leader with community members at the Uniondale library. more
The Second Annual Arthur Morrison Day brought 200 people to Kennedy Memorial Park last Sunday for action-packed basketball games, tasty food, interactive displays of the educational work of Morrison Mentors, Inc. — and a ceremony to honor Recreation Supervisor Ruth Roberson. more
Pearl Jacobs, a dedicated community leader in Uniondale for over two decades, has been honored as the Uniondale Herald's 2024 Person of the Year. Known for her relentless advocacy and commitment to improving the lives of local residents, Jacobs has led efforts to address long-standing issues, from beautification projects to fighting for equal services and infrastructure. more
Ebony Guerrier, a Uniondale mother and school paraprofessional, is using her passion for giving back to create a ripple of support across her community through Mrs. G’s Brown Bag Charity. What began as a small food and clothing giveaway during the pandemic has grown into a beloved initiative, uniting local families and spreading kindness year-round. more
Jasmin Moghbeli, who was raised in Baldwin, visited the Cradle of Aviation Museum, in Uniondale, when she was growing up, and there she first immersed herself in the history of flight. On Nov. 7 she returned to the museum — this time as a NASA astronaut. more
Kerry Englander, a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime member of American Legion Post 1711 in Levittown, was named Nassau County commander in June. He now oversees efforts to support nearly 30,000 veterans across 52 posts. more
Former Vice President Mike Pence visited Nassau County and spoke at the the Long Island Association’s annual fall luncheon, days before Election Day. more
Uniondale native Christian Cooper — an avid bird-watcher with a memoir and a television show documenting his journey — gave a presentation at the Uniondale Public Library last Wednesday … more
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and the Town of Hempstead and the Ryan Patrick O’Shea Foundation have teamed up for the second straight year to present a suicide prevention and awareness … more
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