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Light Rain West Hempstead resident is paired with service dog for the second time
For the past 44 years, national nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence has worked to find the right match between its service dogs and people with special needs. Some program participants, such …
West Hempstead students honor Board of Ed.
Students from throughout the West Hempstead School District paid tribute to all members of the Board of Education during a Oct. 15 board meeting at West Hempstead Middle School. After the Pledge …
West Hempstead resident nominated colleague to be a soldier for a day
When West Hempstead resident Mick Villota, Cath Lab Unit support associate at NYU Winthrop Hospital, told his supervisor, Gina Berrent to expect a call from his sergeant, Berrent expected it to be …
Donald Clavin declares victory over Laura Gillen in Town of Hempstead supervisor race
Incumbent doesn't concede in Hempstead
Donald Clavin declared victory over Laura Gillen in the race for Town of Hempstead supervisor Tuesday night. Gillen was seeking a second term and has not conceded the race.
Madeline Singas wins big in Nassau County D.A.'s race
With 54 percent of voting precincts reporting, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas declared victory over her challenger, Francis McQuade. At press time, Singas had collected nearly 73,000 …
Bill may help over-assessed homeowners
A new bill in the State Legislature would grant homeowners whose properties were over-assessed a tax credit for the five years during which Nassau County plans to phase in its new …
Chestnut Street School students learn how to prevent fires
In conjunction with Fire Prevention Month, students at Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead explored the importance of fire safety on Oct. 11. Members of the West Hempstead Fire Department …
Neighbors in the News
West Hempstead resident makes strides against breast cancer
PSEG Long Island employee Donato Barrucco, of West Hempstead, joined more than 1,000 coworkers along with their family members and friends on the morning of Oct. 20 to fight breast cancer in the …
'Just another obstacle'
West Hempstead High School alumna’s fight for a new heart continues
When the Herald spoke to West Hempstead resident Jessica Venditto last November, she was on the waiting list for a new, healthy heart. She was removed from the list in April, however, when she was …
Schools
Fostering a healthy mindset in West Hempstead
Fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students at George Washington School in West Hempstead are starting their mornings on a high note with a new schoolwide student wellness program, “Morning …
The Week Ahead
Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead
Drop-in November craft The Malverne Public Library will host a drop-in Thanksgiving craft throughout the month starting on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. No registration is required, but …
Editorial
Shop locally to preserve our downtowns
The Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce hosted its 35th annual Businessperson of the Year and Legislative Breakfast on Oct. 18, and 36 small-business owners were recognized for the contributions they make to their communities.
Jerry Kremer
Show us the money
When government officials promote their programs, they attach a cost to them, and in many cases the numbers and the claims don’t add up. We call it fuzzy math.