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Freeport’s County Legislator, Debra Mulé, is seeking a 5-cent fee on all paper shopping bags, but Republicans have said they would block such a measure.

County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, said on April 5 that she was disappointed that the Legislature’s Republican majority would not institute a 5-cent fee on paper bags, a move … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/11/19

Baldwin educators honored by LI Harvard club

The Harvard Club of Long Island — a social organization comprised of Harvard alumni and their family — named two Baldwin educators “Distinguished Teachers of 2019” at its annual University … more

4/11/19

J. Heck earned first place for Sports Action Photo for this image that appeared in the East Meadow Herald last September.

Heralds earn 20 New York Press Association awards

The Herald Community Newspapers captured 20 awards in the New York Press Association’s 2018 Better Newspaper Contest, including several top honors for editorial and advertising excellence. … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/9/19

A volunteer handed out food to a person in need recently at Community Solidarity's Food Share at the Long Island Rail Road station.

Long Islanders give back to those in need at the Hempstead train station

Driving past the Hempstead Train Station on Sunday, you’d expect to see a few cars in the parking lot and maybe a couple of people waiting for a train. As shocking as it may be, your assumption is … more

By Julia Totaro | 4/9/19

NYPD chief raises money for Baldwinite’s daughter

A New York City police chief is raising money for the daughter of Baldwinite Det. Dalsh Veve, who was seriously injured two years ago on the job. On March 26, NYPD Chief of Patrol Rodney Harrison … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/4/19

Antoinette Porter, owner of Sweet & Savory Café, gave a brief lesson entrepreneurship to the children.

Girl power at center of career fair

Anything boys can do, girls can do just as well — or better. That was the lesson taught on March 29 to dozens of Lenox Elementary School students at the school’s inaugural Women Heroes in Our … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 4/4/19

Nassau Commissioner of Shared Services, Melissa Gallucci, on the lectern, spoke on the joint bid for law enforcement vehicles with County Executive George Latimer of Westchester, left, and County Executive Steve Bellone of Suffolk, right.

Three counties, big savings for new police vehicles

The Shared Services initiative, across the three counties, allows for the counties’ towns and villages to cooperatively purchase police vehicles at a discounted rate. more

3/28/19

Dancers at the Bobbi and the Strays Dinner Dance hit the dance floor to dance.

A night of dancing to help stray pets

For the last eight years, Bobbi and the Strays has kept a home at in Freeport providing a safe haven for stray cats and dogs on Long Island. more

By Nadya Nataly | 3/28/19

The New York Veteran Police Association badge

Police group marks 20th year in Baldwin

Richard Ornstein, vice president of the New York Veteran Police Association, was sitting in the Irish Pub on Merrick Road one day recently when a man offered him office space in New York City space … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/28/19

Students took turns lunging at their opponents, working on footwork and striking techniques.

Students learn art of combat at Brookside Elementary

“It’s like a physical game of chess,” Baldwin mom Annie Doresca said of fencing. In both, she said, participants must anticipate their opponents’ moves before striking. “There’s a lot of … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 3/21/19

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