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Mostly Cloudy Homeless woman arrested for arson in West Hempstead
Nassau County police arrested a homeless woman for arson at Sam's Caribbean Marketplace in West Hempstead on May 31. According to police, at about 1 a.m. on Sunday night, Melanie Nieves was caught …
Lakeview residents speak out on George Floyd's death
People started to stream into the demonstration in front of the Nassau County Legislature and Executive Building in Mineola nearly an hour before the scheduled 5:30 p.m. start time. They had come to …
West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club surprises players with drive-by parade
With the coronavirus pandemic putting an end to the West Hempstead Chiefs Soccer Club’s spring season, the group found a way to score off the pitch. Volunteers and leaders of the club took part …
Thankful Thursday caravan honors essential workers in Lakeview
With lights flashing, horns honking and hands waving, community organizations in dozens of decorated vehicles traversed the streets of Lakeview for a “Thankful Thursday” salute to the …
West Hempstead school board adopts proposed 2020-21 budget
The West Hempstead Board of Education adopted their proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year on May 19. This year’s budget vote and trustee election will be done by mail. Ballots will be …
Schools
Chestnut Street School students celebrate their teachers
Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week with a week of activities for students to express their gratitude to educators. Each day, Principal Faith Tripp posted a …
Crime watch
Two men arrested for criminal possession in West Hempstead
Nassau County police reported the arrest of two men May 20 at 1:45 p.m. in West Hempstead. According to police, during an investigation from May 18 that involved a stolen 2019 gray colored Honda …
Malverne, West Hempstead fitness trainers adapt with virtual sessions
Among the myriad disruptions the coronavirus epidemic has inflicted on everyday life, the statewide closure of gyms has dealt a stinging blow to the fitness-minded. Stuck at home and following social …
Nassau to reinstate elective surgeries: county executive
Governor Cuomo has granted Nassau's request to reinstate elective surgeries, County Executive Laura Curran tweeted Tuesday afternoon. Curran had made the request in a letter to the governor …
Malverne, West Hempstead, Lakeview libraries move programs online amid pandemic
Although closed to the public to curb the spread of the coronavirus, libraries all over Nassau County are keeping readers engaged and entertained online during the pandemic. The Malverne, West …
Editorial
Remembering our warriors’ sacrifices
We marked Memorial Day on Monday, honoring all those who died in military service to our nation. It was a holiday unlike past years . . .
Editorial
Thanks for supporting the Herald!
To all those who have subscribed to the Herald for years — and to those who are new readers — the staff of Herald Community Newspapers wanted to take a moment to say thank you.