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Light Rain Comedian Amy Schumer films Hulu series in Malverne
The parking lot at Angelo’s Pizzeria on Hempstead Avenue in Malverne was filled with a television production crew on June 14 as comedian Amy Schumer spent much of the day shooting a scene for …
Elmont woman murdered at Floral Park Motel
Nassau County police reported a homicide that occurred at the Floral Park Motel on June 13. Following an investigation, 28-year-old Destinee Lavender, of Elmont, was found dead in the motel, at 30 …
Before retiring, Hofstra president reflects
The sun shone down on Hofstra University’s campus late last month as flowers were blooming in all their chromatic splendor. Dozens of graduates meandered about the campus in full cap and gown, …
Juneteenth party in Inwood Park on Saturday
With the growing recognition of Juneteenth as a day to commemorate a moment in American history that resonates loudly with Black people, Inwood resident Ilyassha Shivers, along with his family and his church, the Wings of Faith Outreach Ministries, will hold a celebration on Saturday at Inwood Park.
Emilio Grillo, Katie Conlon elected to Rockville Centre village board
Kevin McDonough re-elected village justice in uncontested race
When polls closed in Rockville Centre on Tuesday night, incumbent Emilio Grillo and newcomer Katie Conlon were elected to the village board for four-year terms over challenger Mark Albarano. Grillo and Conlon both ran on the RVC Family Party line, while Albarano ran as an independent.
Rescuing Families holds charity yard sale amid devastating robbery in Hempstead
Gina and Vincent Centauro, co-founders of Rescuing Families, a Franklin Square-based charity that renovates the homes of local families in need, take pride in redirecting the money raised at the …
Long Beach Chamber fair returns this weekend
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold a boardwalk fair this Father’s Day weekend, marking its first vendor fair in over a year. Ian Danby, chairman of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, …
Valley Stream home prices soar in seller's market
Low interest rates, proximity to New York City and good school districts have made Valley Stream a prime location in the post-pandemic real estate market.
A ‘safe haven’ for kids
Elmont Cardinals Sports Club celebrates 50-plus years
The phrase “Pain is temporary, pride is forever,” has been used by many of the coaches and volunteers for the Elmont Cardinals Sports Club over the past 54 years. Since their …
Merrick’s “On-Air Extraordinaire” makes waves in local media
Merrick residents and Calhoun High School students are quickly getting to know Charlie Goldberg of south Merrick — “the On-air Extraordinaire” — who founded Calhoun’s …
Wantagh's $82.7M budget passes with 70 percent of the vote
The Wantagh Union Free School District’s $82.7 million 2021-22 spending plan overwhelmingly passed Tuesday.Roughly 2,950 residents, or about 70 percent of total voters, cast “yes” …
From impossible to manager
It was thought that Blake Chandler would never get to hit a baseball or score a run on a diamond alongside his peers, to the sound of thunderous cheers.
Editorial
Boaters take note: Stop speeding in the wetlands
It’s nearly summer, and the boating season is now upon us. That means speedboats and personal watercraft roaring along our coastline.
Scott Brinton
Suburban Long Island getting wilder by the day
Last Nov. 8, I was kayaking in Emory Creek in Freeport, just north of the Narrows, when I spotted what I thought was a chunk of garbage floating in the waterway and paddled over to collect it.
Randi Kreiss
On the road with a priest, a knight and a monk
After 15 months, hundreds of miles, 800 pages and 40 hours of audio, I listened to the closing words of my book this week, and it was good.
Op-Ed
The census: a wealth of enlightening information
The recently completed census became controversial because of political interference, but the results are still important. This is especially true when . . .
Randi Kreiss
It isn’t your grandma’s senior prom night
Prom 2021 is an act of faith. It is kids needing to shake off more than a year of lockdowns, shutdowns, sickness and isolation. It is a down payment on good times ahead after an avalanche of disappointments.
Herald Inside LI hosts Health + Wealth webinar
In an effort to connect Long Islanders with health and wealth advocates, Herald Inside LI held a free webinar called the 50+ Health+Wealth Virtual Event on March 25. Sponsored by …
Herald Inside LI hosts virus and vaccine webinar
A little over a week ago, the pandemic hit its global year anniversary, and on March 19, Nassau County reached 400 thousand residents who have received at least one dose of either the …
Herald Inside LI hosts College webinar on upcoming fall semester
As a result of the pandemic, colleges everywhere have had no choice but to make social and academic changes to their school settings. Students, faculty and staff have adapted to our new …
Herald Inside LI to host webinar on family businesses
Many Long Islanders are grappling with questions about how they can best start or maintain a business. Many wonder how a family business differs from other businesses and what it takes to bring …