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Incumbent Bill Gaylor and challenger Laura Burns vie for a seat in Legislative District 6.

Laura Burns challenges Bill Gaylor in Legislative District 6

Bill Gaylor and Laura Burns share their opinions on the issues ahead of Election Day. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/21/21

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, left, and his challenger, Jason Abelove

Jason Abelove challenges Don Clavin for Hempstead town supervisor

Jason Abelove is challenging Don Clavin for Town of Hempstead supervisor. Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2, the Herald asked the candidates questions about their goals and issues facing the community. more

By Mike Smollins | 10/15/21

Former Nassau comptroller Howard Weitzman dies at 75

Howard Weitzman, Nassau County’s comptroller from 2002 to 2009 who was known for challenging establishment politics through the power of the audit during this time in office, died Sept. 27 of a … more

By Scott Brinton | 10/6/21

Vanessa Lockel, executive director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and the steering committee chairwoman, spoke at a town hall meeting at the Long Island Marriott on Aug. 26.

National Compassion Fund to aid West Hempstead's Stop & Shop victims

Four and a half months after a deadly shooting at the West Hempstead Stop & Shop, there is renewed support for the victims. Several store employees sat in on a town hall meeting hosted by the … more

By Nakeem Grant | 9/2/21

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Local 338 will be represented on the committee. Above, Local 338 workers at a car parade in April.

Committee to aid West Hempstead's Stop & Shop shooting victims

The National Compassion Fund, a nonprofit organization that distributes charitable contributions in the aftermath of mass casualty crimes, and Stop & Shop announced on Aug. 12 the members of the … more

8/19/21

Elected officials have been vocal in pushing for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step down in light of his alleged sexual misconduct.

State, federal and county officials call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation in wake of scandal

County and state officials joined a chorus of voices across the country that have called for the immediate resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after New York’s Attorney General Letitia James released a blockbuster report Tuesday detailing allegations of sexual misconduct by the governor. more

By Jim Bernstein and Mike Smollins | 8/4/21

These women raised their arms high while chanting, "Hands up, don't shoot," at the Black Lives Matter protest in Merrick and Bellmore on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter protest, Merrick, day three

For a third straight night, Black Lives Matter demonstrators convened in Merrick and Bellmore to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the systemic racism that is … more

By Scott Brinton | 6/4/20

The village board is set to vote on making May 21 a public hearing for the proposed townhouses on Wallace Court.

Village board mulls vote on Wallace Court project

The Village of Valley Stream Board of Trustees is set to vote on whether to set May 21 as the date for a public hearing on the proposed townhouses at 1 Wallace Court on March 19 at 7 p.m. “In … more

By Melissa Koenig | 3/8/18

**PRESS START SLIDESHOW ABOVE THIS IMAGE TO VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS** Leading the Presentation of Colors, George Schuchman a Navy Veteran from Post 854 guides fellow veterans and boy and girl scouts around the memorial to start the ceremony.

Valley Stream Sept. 11 Ceremony [Photo gallery]

Valley Stream marked another anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a memorial service at Hendrickson Park. The 9-11 memorial at the park features a recovered steel beam and two Survivor … more

Photos by Christina Daly | 9/12/17

Pilot Larry Arken and Christina Daly after their flight.

Geico Skytypers Air Show Preview [Photo gallery]

The Geico Skytypers took a member of the Herald team up into their planes for a preview of what they will be doing during the Jones Beach Airshow this weekend. more

Photos by Christina Daly | 5/27/16

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