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Sept. 11 Memorial Service photos [Photo gallery]

The village of East Rockaway held its annual 9/11 Memorial Service on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009. more

Mary Malloy | 9/15/09

A court has ruled Hofstra University president Susan Poser won’t need to appear in front the Nassau County Legislature until February, to answer questions posed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who claims Poser is working with a competing casino bid in Queens to upend efforts for the Las Vegas Sands to take over the Nassau Coliseum site.

Poser won’t appear before Blakeman and county legislature until February

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's efforts to bring in Hofstra University president Susan Poser before the county legislature will have to wait until February. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/26/24

Jeff Greenfield, Lynbrook business owner, will be honored at Mount Sinai's annual golf outing in May.

Greenfield named as honoree of Mount Sinai’s golf outing

Lynbrook businessowner Jeff Greenfield to be honored at Mount Sinai South Nassau's annual Golf Outing in May. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/5/24

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed a bill that will align many local elections, currently held in odd-numbered years, with statewide and federal elections that are held in even-numbered years. The shift aims to increase voter turnout.

Voting year for local elections shifts to 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation aligning many odd-year local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. more

By Jordan Vallone | 1/5/24

Tim Schlameuss’ car was hit by a truck in December 1979. He was touched by the kindness of the staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau, and has volunteered there for more than 40 years. He is the Herald’s Person of the Year.

He’s spent 40 years saying thank you

Tim Schlameuss doesn’t remember the accident in 1979 — the truck that came barreling through a red light on Peninsula Boulevard, slamming into his car and nearly killing him; the police who used the Jaws of Life to extract him from his vehicle; the helicopter that airlifted him to the Nassau County Medical Center, even though the EMTs were sure he wouldn’t make it. more

By Nicole Formisano | 12/29/23

HEre I am in my element — just hanging around with some clowns.

Let's clown around

People don’t take me seriously, and that’s OK sometimes. I know it’s my own fault. Even though I have a respectable job, drive an ordinary mom-mobile, and live in a … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/27/11

At the Lynbrook Police Benevolent Association fundraiser for the fire victims were officer Joe Depperman, left, PBA Vice President and officer Rob Meir and officer Steve Rupnick.

Tapping into the community’s compassion

After the fire that broke out on Merrick Road on Dec. 18, displacing 28 people — nearly half of whom are children — it was only a matter of time before Lynbrook residents came to the aid of their neighbors. more

By Mohammad Rafiq | 1/5/24

Rachel and Ronald Collura with their family at this year’s annual Cooking for a Cure fundraiser.

Colluras take stage at Cooking for a Cure

East Rockaway's Ronald and Rachel Collura, along with their family, were honored at the annual Cooking for a Cure diabetes fundraiser. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/19/24

Carol Hassett, president of the Malverne American Legion Auxiliary, speaking at this year’s Walk-A-Thon at Greis Park.

Community members walk for homeless veterans

Lynbrook and Malverne's American Legion Auxiliary hosted a Walk-A-Thon in Greis Park to raise money for homeless veterans. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/19/24

ROK’s co-owners, Mike Hawksby, right, and Bob D’Urso, center, addressed ERHS athletes on Dec. 7 with Craig D’Urso, the executive director of operations, before treating the students to pizza.

A weight off their shoulders

East Rockaway High School suffered extensive damage and lost a lot of equipment in Hurricane Sandy, including in its weight room, where students worked out … more

By Brian Croce | 12/12/12

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