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Over $1 million in federal funding was presented on Jan. 20 to Hempstead village to improve the quality of drinking water. Trustee Tanya Carter, left, Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr., Rep. Laura Gillen and Mary Purdie at the Hempstead Water Department.
Rep. Laura Gillen secures $1M federal funding to upgrade Hempstead’s aging water plant
Rep. Laura Gillen unveiled that more than $1 million in federal funding is on its way to help replace one of the region’s oldest water plants and improve the safety of drinking water for residents … more
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Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Friday for the snow fall of 8 to 10 inches in Hempsteaad. Uniondale school district closes classes for Monday.
Firefighters urge residents to be mindful of where they shovel snow to avoid creating hazards
As parts of Long Island covered in snow, as of now there is a proximate  8 to 10 inches of snow in Hempstead according to AccuWeather. And Uniondale school district canceled all activities and … more
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Stephanie Siler, communications coordinator at the Long Island Children’s Museum; Jean Mansfield, director of special projects and community initiatives; and Jasmin Alvarado, floor educator, helped transform a room in the museum to a small gallery of history. As Mansfield held one of the handmade freedom bells crafted by children, her colleagues held civil rights-era images.
Long Island Children's Museum teaches kids about Martin Luther King Jr. beyond "I have a dream"
Children didn’t just learn about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Long Island Children’s Museum on Monday — they got to know his legacy in an annual program, “AdvoKids: Let Freedom … more
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Practicing kindness, James Vouvoudakis pet the puppy and displayed his “paw pledge” to pet animals gently.
Rescue puppy and story time teach kindness at Long Island Children’s Museum
A small rescue puppy and a children’s book about caring for these animals helped teach more than a dozen kids big lessons about kindness at the Long Island Children’s Museum in Uniondale. … more
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Teachers Sanjay Singh, Claudine DeRouen, and social studies director David Hollander present Uniondale’s curriculum work at the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources network.
Uniondale teachers attend national conference to enhance classroom learning
Uniondale educators recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to share expertise and bring back new resources for their classrooms. David Hollander, the Uniondale School District’s director of … more
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Hempstead residents Shati Walls and Ayaan Walls, 5, with Village of Hempstead Volunteers Robin Kittrel and Deborah Burgess walking through the path of festive lights.
Annual Winter Wonderland hits Hempstead with a toy giveaway and fun
The Village of Hempstead celebrated the winter season with its fifth annual Winter Wonderland on Dec. 19, at Denton Green, across from Village Hall at 99 James A. Garner Way. The family-friendly … more
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Nassau University Medical Center received $109.6 million in state funding in recognition of the hospital’s progress under new leadership and its commitment to stabilizing operations while preserving access to essential health care services for Long Island residents.
Nassau University Medical Center secures $109.6 million from New York State
Nassau University Medical Center has received $109.6 million in funding from New York state, an investment announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in a Jan. 15 release. The release states the funding … more
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Tim Baker/Herald Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, left, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, LIA President Matt Cohen and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli during the State of the Region panel discussion on Jan. 9.
At the Long Island Association State of the Region: Local priorities frame the New York governor’s race
Celebrating its centennial year, the Long Island Association hosted its annual State of the Region breakfast on Jan. 9, which included the presumptive gubernatorial candidates: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. more
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Community members, Uniondale High School alumni and local leaders were honored at the school’s Soup Joumou celebration for their dedication to promoting Haitian culture and supporting the district’s Haitian student population.
Uniondale High School celebrates Haitian Independence Day with Soup Joumou and student performances
“Independence Day is not only a moment of pride for Haitians, but a turning point for America and the world,” Uniondale High School Principal Shawn Brown told students and community members at … more
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Malia Val, 13, and SHALI President Marie Sonia Saint Rose-Bienvil spread holiday cheer in their festive sweaters. Other participants received toys, played Haitian-inspired games and ate the country's traditional food.
Solidarité Haitiano-Américaine hosts Haitian holiday celebration with music, games and traditional foods
Christmas in Haiti is traditionally celebrated on Dec. 24, Solidarite Haitiano-Americaine de Long Island hosted its holiday gathering on Jan. 11, at Bernard Brown Park more
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