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Meredith Chesler, back left, joined joined her teammates Lynn Brown, at right, and Lyn Dobrin, in a competitive game of (un)Scrabble at Literacy Nassau’s 50th anniversary gala in 2018.

Bellmore-Merrick residents elected to Literacy Nassau’s board of directors

The board of directors of Literacy Nassau, a Wantagh-based nonprofit that provides language-building programs to children and adults, recently promoted two current board members. Judy Beckman, of … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/13/20

Umbrella founder and CEO Lindsay Ullman, far right, addressed residents at the Bellmore Playhouse on Jan. 15 during the company’s “Umbrellapalooza” event.

Community-minded agency aims to help seniors age in place

When he lived in Bellmore, James Munday would fill his free time helping his neighbors complete handyman projects around their homes. Whether it was a paint job, leaky faucet or broken appliance, he … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/30/20

Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen sat down with the Herald last Friday to discuss the highs and lows of her two years as the first Democratic leader of America’s largest township in 112 years.

Laura Gillen: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’

When Laura Gillen refused to concede in the race for her re-election to the highest seat in the Town of Hempstead, few were surprised. Much like her first term as supervisor, Gillen, a Democrat from … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/9/20

Regeneron semifinalists named, including 36 from Long Island

Three hundred semifinalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search were announced Wednesday afternoon, and 36 seniors from Long Island high schools — including seven from the Heralds’ coverage area — were among the mix. more

1/8/20

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced on Nov. 25 at TrainLand in Lynbrook, a Shop Local Saturday Scavenger Hunt. The first four people to complete the hunt will win prizes.

Nassau sponsoring small business scavenger hunt

By Nicole Alcindor nalcindor@liherald.com With local stores and eateries gearing up for the holidays, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, the county Industrial Agency and the Nassau … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 11/26/19

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced his transition team on Nov. 25.

Clavin announces transition team

Newly elected Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin, announced his transition team at the Hofstra University Club on Monday. The team, which is comprised of more than 50 people, is headed by … more

By Darwin Yanes | 11/25/19

Don Clavin declared victory in the Town of Hempstead supervisor race on Nov. 5, but the Nassau County Board of Elections is still tallying ballots and has until Nov. 29 to declare a winner.

Town of Hempstead supervisor race remains undecided

More than a week after Election Day, the Hempstead Town supervisor race remains undecided. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/14/19

Marissa DeRosa, left, and Samantha Burke, both of Cassena Care, conversed with an attendee of the Senior Health & Beyond Expo at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside on Nov. 3.

Hundreds attend Senior Health & Beyond Expo in Oceanside

Hundreds of people gathered at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for the Senior Health & Beyond Expo, presented by Mount Sinai South Nassau and hosted by Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive on Nov. 3. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/13/19

Don Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor on Tuesday.

Donald Clavin declares victory over Laura Gillen in Town of Hempstead supervisor race

Donald Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor Tuesday night. Gillen was seeking a second term and has not conceded the race. more

11/6/19

Dr. Aaron Glatt, right, chairman of the Mount Sinai South Nassau Department of Medicine, and Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, rolled up their sleeves to get their flu shots together at the Heralds’ offices in Garden City on Oct. 29.

When the hospital comes to the Herald

Dr. Aaron Glatt rolled up his sleeve on Oct. 29 and put his arm where his words are — getting a flu vaccination in front of dozens of newspaper reporters and other employees at Richner … more

By Ed Weintrob | 11/4/19

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