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Mostly Cloudy Protesters clash at Black Lives Matter march in Wantagh
Two political groups faced off at the Wantagh Long Island Rail Road station on Saturday during a Black Lives Matter protest in response to the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Protesters …
Nassau Coliseum may see concert surge later this year
Nassau Coliseum may see a surge in the number of concerts that it hosts late this year and early next year, according to a report from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. The IDA …
Nassau Congress members react to Capitol violence
Suozzi recalls his mad dash for safety at the Capitol
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, of Glen Cove, was in the House of Representatives chamber when the Capitol was breached Wednesday afternoon. A debate over certification of Electoral College results in the presidential race was just getting under way, sometime between 3 and 4 p.m.. Then, abruptly, members of Congress were instructed to retrieve the gas masks from under their chairs.
An EMS vet keeping Wantagh safe
Providing emergency care since 1981
Many people made real, tangible differences in their communities this year — some in offices, some in schools and some in their homes. The Herald-Citizen’s Person of the Year, Stephen …
Is he fit to follow a King?
Garbarino to be sworn in to 2nd District House seat Jan. 3
Dressed sharply in a navy blue suit, red tie and shined shoes, Suffolk County Republican State Assemblyman Andrew Garbarino made his way to the lectern at his campaign kickoff on Sept. 3. He had just …
Seniors hope to have one more go in ’21
Emily Van O’Linda, Vincenzo Buffalino and Jake Schneider, senior student athletes at Wantagh, Seaford and General Douglas MacArthur high schools, respectively, are faced with the possibility …
Fitness centers prepare for an atypical winter season
Local gyms have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but despite the steadily rising number of Covid-19 cases, fitness center owners and managers have done their best to remain optimistic, …
South Shore residents report icy conditions after nor'easter
A powerful nor'easter whipped across Nassau County, dumping 3 to 6 inches of snow on the South Shore and 4 to 8 on the North Shore. The snow, at times, mixed with light rain, leaving a thin sheen of …
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Town of Hempstead, South Shore prep for winter storm
Leading up to Wednesday's Winter Storm Gail, the Town of Hempstead’s winter response team — composed of workers from the Highway, Sanitation, Parks & Recreation, Water Departments, …
Teens keen to fulfill dreams
By J.D. FREDA jfreda@liherald.com Matthew Sheintul and Emily Fagan, seniors at Seaford High School, decided in mid-October that they wanted to help their community. They saw an opportunity to …
MacArthur students earn national recognition
Two students from General Douglas MacArthur High School were recently recognized on a national level for their exceptional scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test …
Dozens gather for blessing of animals
The Feast of St Francis last Sunday drew dogs and cats of almost every imaginable description, along with their human companions, to St. James Roman Catholic Church in Seaford for the traditional …
Comedians rally for laughs outside Governor’s
Roughly 50 people gathered outside Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown last Thursday afternoon to demand Gov. Andrew Cuomo reconsider his decision to keep the venue closed amid the coronavirus …
Kevin Thomas declares victory in 6th State Senate race
Kevin Thomas declared victory in the 6th State Senate race on Monday night after the results of the absentee ballot vote count put him over his Republican challenger Dennis Dunne Sr. Thomas, a …
Fundraisers falter in the face of cancellations
In most years, the beginning of school represents the starter’s pistol for a long list of events. School sports teams begin competing, high schools prepare for Homecomings and local charities …
Op-Ed
Why can’t we work together?
I was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.” Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me . . .
How soap destroys the coronavirus
Hand washing with soap and water remains one of the most effective defenses against the coronavirus — provided it is done correctly.
How to make a mask in four easy steps
Making a mask is simple, using a T-shirt and paper towel or coffee filter. Here's how, in four simple steps.
Editorial
New York can learn a lot from South Korea
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to open beaches statewide, including Jones Beach, on Friday. It is a moment we have all eagerly awaited, a symbolic gesture signaling . . .
Editorial
Stay strong, Nassau
Last weekend was cold and windy, which likely prevented many people from venturing outside to potentially crowded spaces like the Jones Beach Boardwalk. For now, that’s a good thing.