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The Lynbrook "Tumblers" competed at the State Old Fashioned Drill in Merrick. Fire departments from all over Nassau County will compete in similar events in Rockville Centre on July 25.

Firefighters to participate in County parade, drill

Rockville Centre will be hosting fire departments from across the area for the 2015 Nassau County Parade and Drill Tournament on Saturday, July 25. more

By Alex Costello | 7/22/15 | 1 comment

Herald, RichnerLive announce Top Chief Officer recipients

Who are the best leaders on Long Island? Get ready to find out as Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive present its Herald 2023 Top Chief Officers Award gala, set for Wednesday, Nov. 29 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale. more

11/3/23

Eric Schneider, the salutatorian of Seaford’s Class of 2019 and a Patriot Award recipient, has won a Fulbright Scholarship, and will travel to the Ivory Coast to teach English.

From 2019 salutatorian, to Seaford 9/11 Committee Patriot Award winner, to Fulbright Scholar, Eric Schneider is truly one of Seaford's finest

Eric Schneider, the salutatorian in Seaford High School’s Class of 2019, will take his young career to new heights when he travels to Africa as a Fulbright Scholar. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 6/25/23

More than 3,000 newspapers have closed across the country since 2005, resulting in countless communities losing essential platforms for sharing their stories. The Empire State Local News Coalition intends to reverse that by advancing new legislation and initiatives that would protect jobs, and incentivize small business to advertise.

Coalition formed to advocate for local journalism

A statewide group of local news organizations — comprising of more than 100 newspapers across New York — has launched The Empire State Local News Coalition, a joint advocacy effort to advance a legislative package intended to deliver long-term sustainability to the sector. more

STAFF REPORT | 2/29/24

Myles Schnaier, at right, the Seaford Class of 2023 salutatorian, and his sister Rachel Schnaier, organized a book drive and collected over 1,000 books for the non-profit organization Book Fairies, which is based in Freeport.

Myles and Rachel Schnaier collect 1,020 books for Book Fairies

In early June, Seaford High School students Myles Schnaier — Salutatorian of the class of 2023 — and his sister Rachel — an upcoming junior — organized a book drive and donated 1,020 books to the Book Fairies, a non-profit organization that distributes new and gently used books to under-resourced communities on Long Island. more

By Natalie DiFusco | 7/2/23

A lifetime of mats, moves and pins recognized as Wantagh's Paul Gillespie is going to the hall of fame

Paul Gillespie’s life has been shaped by two major careers and passions: lifeguarding and wrestling. One has offered him a lifetime of beach, sand and saltwater. The other has given him a … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 5/28/23

Wantagh budget passes; McLoughlin returned as trustee

The Wantagh School District's $79.8 million budget passed by a vote of 1,486-487 on May 21. Incumbent Board of Education Trustee Kera McLoughlin was returned with a total of 977 votes. In the … more

By Timothy Denton | 5/30/19

From left, Larry Slutsky, Rabbi Moshe Weisblum, and Doris Joltin.

Congregation Beth Tikvah Annual Journal Celebration

On Sunday, June 11, congregants, members of the community and elected officials attended the Fourteenth Annual Journal Celebration at Congregation Beth Tikvah (CBT) in Wantagh. more

7/12/23

Mary Monahan said that she and her family were inspired to start a scholarship for Wantagh High School seniors in honor of her brother, Bill Towey.

Legacy to honor cancer victim

Bill Towey, a member of Wantagh High School’s class of 1994, was a modest man. After his death on June 6, his family wanted to honor him in a way that would emphasize his generosity, humility and integrity. They decided that a scholarship for high school students would be the perfect vehicle. more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 12/13/01

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

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