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Hofstra captured the CAA Tournament title for its first conference championship in program history.

When Anthony D’Onofrio first committed to the Hofstra baseball team as a sophomore at Wantagh High School, he saw potential for big strides for a local program he grew up following.Six years … more

By Andrew Coen | 6/20/22

Favorite Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, won the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 46,301.

Mo Donegal captures Belmont Stakes

A couple of hometown heroes in the thoroughbred horseracing industry celebrated a memorable victory Saturday after favored Mo Donegal, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, drew away down the stretch to … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 6/12/22

PHOTO: 23683B Eric Dunetz/Herald CAPTION: Senior Jordan DeJesus was a triple county champion for the Rams, who shared the Nassau Class A crown with Clarke.

Banner spring for West Hempstead

In a season of notable firsts, the West Hempstead boys’ track and field team used season-best performances and a staggering win rate to surmount the odds – and then the winners’ … more

By Garrett D. Uribe | 6/6/22

Eighth-grader Elizabeth Poirot proved difficult to stop May 2, totaling eight points in the Rams’ win over Valley Stream.

West Hempstead tops Valley Stream

West Hempstead’s offense is starting to shift into full gear and the Rams are running with the lead pack in Nassau Conference V girls’ lacrosse as a result. Eighth-grader Elizabeth … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 5/9/22

Long Island Marathon winner Schlomo Schreiber, from Far Rockaway, celebrated his first place finish. At the far right is Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

Far Rockaway's Schlomo Schreiber wins Long Island Marathon

Far Rockaway resident Schlomo Schreiber was the first person to cross the finish line of the 48 more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/6/22

West Hempstead celebrated after Chance Mingo’s touchdown in the second half of its 6-0 victory over Freeport on April 28.

West Hempstead edges Freeport

Amanda Healy and Chance Mingo took advantage of the blustery conditions and, together, helped their team make history.Healy threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Mingo early in the second half for the … more

By Brian Kacharaba | 5/2/22

Junior Samantha Mitchell is one of nine returning players for West Hempstead, which won its first two out of the gate.

Promising start for West Hempstead

West Hempstead is already one win away from matching its win total from the 2021 softball season. The Rams, still playing a challenging numbers game with a small roster and no JV program, defeated … more

By Tony Bellissimo | 4/11/22

Ribbon cutting at the new coliseum which has undergone a $165 million renovation project. From left, Kevan Abrahams, Brett Yormark, Dmitry Razumov, Ed Mangano, Bruce Ratner, Andrew Kaplan, Norma Gonsalves and Frank Colon.

Nassau Coliseum Press Tour - Slideshow [Photo gallery]

Behind the scenes access to the new NYCB Live Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. more

Christina Daly | 3/31/17

A team of Herald reporters received second place for Community Service in the Local Media Association’s annual Editorial Contest. Among the winners were, from left, Alexandra Spychalsky, Scott Brinton, Mary Malloy and Alex Costello.

Heralds earn four honors in national contest

A team of six Herald editors and reporters –– Scott Brinton, Jeff Bessen, Alex Costello, Mary Malloy, Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky –– have taken second place for Community … more

4/16/14

Union Rags wins! [Photo gallery]

A gallery of the Herald's images from Saturday's Belmont Stakes. more

Photos by Christina Daly | 6/9/12

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