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Kevin Rivera, formerly of Uniondale, saved seven members of a family from a house fire in Syosset on Sept. 10, 2022. His 1-year-old son, Kayden, grabbed his father’s Good Samaritan award at the American Red Cross ceremony on Oct. 26, while award presenter Barry Litwin, CEO of Global Industrial, looked on. Jose Dominguez, CEO of the American Red Cross on Long Island, presented Rivera with a citation sent by U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito.

Red Cross recognizes Uniondale's Kevin Rivera, hero who saved 7 in fire

The Uniondale community can take pride in Kevin Rivera. Standing under replicas of a Blue Angels plane and the lunar module at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Oct. 26, the former Uniondale … more

By Reine Bethany | 11/4/23

Herald, RichnerLive announce Top Chief Officer recipients

Who are the best leaders on Long Island? Get ready to find out as Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive present its Herald 2023 Top Chief Officers Award gala, set for Wednesday, Nov. 29 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale. more

11/3/23

Karin Campbell is used to fighting for better communities, and now she wants to take that fight into the Nassau County Legislature.

Campbell: Organize, educate, to empower constituents

Karin Campbell has worked in the public sector so extensively, she knows exactly what she hopes to accomplish if she is elected to the Nassau County Legislature. “I’m very excited to bring … more

10/23/23

Siela Bynoe is out introducing herself to a whole new set of constituents following redistricting within the Nassau County Legislature. Still, she hopes to continue the work in Mineola she started in 2014.

Bynoe makes a difference by being a leader

With the recent shake-up of Nassau County legislative districts in Nassau County, Siela Bynoe is now set to represent all of Uniondale, Westbury and New Cassel, plus parts of Hempstead and Carle … more

10/23/23

The team traveling to promote the documentary “Ayiti Pap Peri” and its cause, strengthening Haiti, were tourism entrepreneur Dr. Nikita Sejour, documentary director Cassandre Thrasybule, documentary editor Patrick Ulysse, and educator Naika Charles D’Haiti.

“Ayiti Pap Peri” selected for Chelsea Film Festival

For a locale such as Uniondale, which has a significant contingent of Haitian-born and Haitian-descent residents, the message in Cassandre Thrasybule’s “Ayiti Pap Peri” holds intense meaning … more

By Reine Bethany | 10/23/23

At a celebration of her election to a director position with the New York State School Boards Association, Uniondale school board member Charmise Desiré received flowers from Uniondale School Board President Mary Bediako. Uniondale School Board Vice President Natalie Longsworth, school board student member Christian August, and school board member Adelina Blanco-Harvey looked on.

Charmise Desiré elected to Area 11 director position by the New York State School Boards Association

The Uniondale School District is thrilled that the New York State School Boards Association has announced that Charmise Desiré, a dedicated member of the Uniondale Board of Education, has been … more

By Brandon Cruz | 10/23/23

Legislator Bynoe (D-Westbury) is running to keep her seat in Legislative District 2.

Bynoe, Campbell in competition for Legislative District 2

Siela Bynoe and Karin Campbell, who are competing to represent Nassau County Legislative District 2, are both longtime Westbury residents and have been in active public service for decades. Since … more

By Reine Bethany | 10/13/23

Uniondale native and contestant Chef Donya Taylor in action for the red team on this season of Hell’s Kitchen

From Uniondale to 'Hell’s Kitchen'

Chef Ramsey pointed out that Donya seems like she is a strong-willed person and tends to bounce back from adversity every time she is faced with it. The “American Dream” means something … more

By Brandon Cruz | 10/13/23

Olena Nicks, Uniondale's candidate for Town of Hempstead Supervisor

It’s officially election season and Uniondale now has one of their own on this year’s ballot. Olena Nicks, a native to the community, is attempting to unseat Don Clavin for Town of Hempstead … more

By Brandon Cruz | 9/21/23

Members of the Nassau County Police Department remove their hats during one of several prayers shared during the Nassau County’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Musical Tribute at Eisenhower Park on Monday.

Nassau remembers those taken on 9/11

It’s been 22 years since our world changed forever when our nation was attacked. But for so many like Susan Hutchins, it still feels like Sept. 11, 2001 — the day she lost her son, West Hempstead’s Kevin Nathaniel Colbert, in the South Tower of the World Trade Center. more

By Michael Hinman | 9/18/23

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