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Mostly Cloudy Lynbrook woman sentenced to 13 years for role in 2016 attack that led to her mother's death
Victim Theresa Kiel lived in Long Beach, worked in Malverne schools
A Lynbrook woman was sentenced to 13 years in prison for her role in her boyfriend's barbell attack on her mother outside of her Long Beach apartment, which led to her death two years later.
Concerns swirl over Nunley’s Carousel
Curator concerned about upkeep; 108-year-old ride receives national award
The future of the famed Nunley’s Carousel, which graced Baldwin from 1940 to 1995, is uncertain. Beth Obergh, of Wantagh, the woman who has been cleaning, maintaining and operating the …
RVC residents remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who married in the village
A Rockville Centre home has suddenly come into the spotlight. On Saturday, a day after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, news broke about her connection to the house on Dogwood Lane. Not only is it the home where her husband, Martin Ginsburg, grew up, but it was also the location of their wedding in 1954.
County activists honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg
On a chilly and somber Sunday, the front of the State Supreme Court in Garden City became a place to grieve the late 27-year associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died at 87 last Friday.
Long Beach must spend $3 Million on payouts
Long Beach’s financial struggles came into sharp focus at a virtual City Council meeting Tuesday night, when the city comptroller said that the municipality would likely spend $3 million next year …
Oceanside educator is New York's Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Wolfe, an Oceanside High School social studies teacher, said she cried tears of joy when she received the call in mid-July that the New York State Education Department chose her as the state’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. “I just felt overwhelmed by the acknowledgement that my life’s work is important,” she said.
Hempstead Town raises fine for illegal dumping to $10K
The Town of Hempstead Board voted at a Sept. 8 virtual meeting to increase the fine for illegal dumping in the town from $1,500 to $10,00 per incident. Town Supervisor Donald Clavin said the board …
NYC Department of Health closes Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway
The Torah Academy for Girls in Far Rockaway sent out a letter to parents on Sept. 23 saying that the school had been closed by the New York City Department of Health. The school’s dean Rabbi …
Condo project proposed for Lynbrook
A development firm caused a stir in Lynbrook last week when it posted fliers in the neighborhood and revealed plans on social media to build an 18-unit luxury condominium project in the village.
Residents decry rentals for Whaleneck Drive in south Merrick
A petition opposing a development complex proposed by Southern Land Company, which is seeking to build 140 mixed-use rental units at 3000 Whaleneck Drive in south Merrick, had garnered nearly 1,000 …
Long Beach mulls sale of bus garage
Trying to work itself out of deep financial troubles, Long Beach is considering selling its 20,000-square-foot city garage, where buses and other municipal vehicles are maintained. The building …
Masjid Hamza opens first-of-its-kind food pantry
One man, an Uber driver from a community near Valley Stream, was in a car accident and lost his job, which left him wondering how he would find money to feed his children. Another, a woman from …
Sisterhood welcomes new rabbi to Rockville Centre
Rabbi David Lerner and his family were given a warm welcome to their new Rockville Centre home this month. The Sisterhood of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David presented the new rabbi with a mezuzah and joined him as he hung it on the doorpost of the parsonage on Sept. 6.
Pharmacists give back amid coronavirus crisis
When local pharmacy owner Howard Jacobson heard the news in April that his longtime friend and colleague Bill Mantell, an 18-year resident of Rockville Centre, had died of Covid-19 complications, Jacobson vowed to find a way to honor the dedicated pharmacist.
Aiming to strengthen the Long Island Public Service Commission office
After what is being considered a “woefully inadequate” response to Tropical Storm Isaias by PSEG-Long Island, two state legislators are sponsoring legislation to bolster the oversight capacity of the Long Island Office of the Public Service Commission.
West Hempstead parents reflect on child’s lifesaving liver transplant
When the Herald asked 9-year-old West Hempstead resident Aiden Simms to describe himself, he giggled. “That’s what he does a lot,” said his mother, Nicole McNair. “He has a …
Editorial
A 2020 election survival guide
The coronavirus crisis has forced us all to rethink how we carry out many of our responsibilities, including here at the Herald. Each election season . . .
Op-Ed
Staying safe as we celebrate the High Holy Days
The Jewish High Holy Days are an important time for many of our residents, an opportunity to reflect on the year that has passed and plan for the year ahead. One critical word during this most vital part of the year . . .
Randi Kreiss
Irony abounds in the time of Trump
We are living in a Greek tragedy, rich in ironic twists. Donald Trump, who ran for office on the promise of “draining the swamp,” has created an administration populated by swamp critters . . .
Alfonse D'Amato
Some inconvenient facts about energy and the environment
One of the great U.S. success stories in recent times has been the country’s move to energy independence. Because we now produce more than enough domestic energy to power our homes and businesses . . .