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Fair Centenarian, World War II vet honored in Lakeview
On Jan. 19, World War II veteran Arthur Bonne celebrated his 100th birthday. One of West Hempstead’s most acclaimed and fascinating residents, Bonne was honored with a car parade in front of …
Nonprofit rescued more than 100 ducks in TOH last year — 20 in West Hempstead
With spring just over two weeks away, the domestic duck-dumping season has begun in the Town of Hempstead. Activists with Long Island Orchestrating for …
South Shore residents support potential NYAW takeover
Ratepayers, elected officials favor municipalization of private utility
South Shore residents spoke forcefully at a public hearing on Feb. 26 that reviewed the state’s study to examine a potential public takeover of New York American Water’s private …
West Hempstead students connect through kindness
Members of the Dignity and Tolerance Club at West Hempstead Middle School celebrated kindness and positivity throughout the week of Feb. 7, culminating with P.S. I Love You Day on Feb. 12. The …
West Hempstead, Lakeview libraries among beneficiaries of town grants
On Feb. 10, Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin, appearing with local library directors, announced that the town had approved more than $340,000 in grants to support several public libraries in …
'We will miss his bright smile'
World War II veteran Eddie Rosenblum dies at age 100
West Hempstead Army veteran Edmund Rosenblum, who was known as Eddie, told the Herald last year that he was thankful to be recognized for his years of service by local groups and elected officials …
West Hempstead excited for condensed hoops season
Returning from the holiday break with no news if high-risk sports such as basketball would get the green light to compete this season across New York State brought West Hempstead boys’ head …
A look back on the winter season in West Hempstead
Several notable events have occurred during the winter months in the West Hempstead community. One of the first historic events, as documented by the West Hempstead Historical Society, was the …
Malverne, West Hempstead district leaders discuss potential return of high-risk high school sports
Talks about the return of high-risk high school sports have already taken place in both the Malverne and West Hempstead school districts. Nassau County health officials approved guidance put in place …
Pompei, a ‘cornerstone’ of West Hempstead, closes
When restaurateurs Nadir and Jenny Rago purchased Pete’s Cuisine, at 401 Hempstead Ave. in West Hempstead, and opened Pompei restaurant in 1971, they had big visions for the business. They …
Editorial
We need more women elected leaders
It’s been over 27 years since Colin Ferguson stepped onto a Long Island Rail Road train in Mineola and started indiscriminately firing a 9mm pistol at passengers. The attack propelled Carolyn McCarthy to run for Congress.
Randi Kreiss
Fighting the other epidemic: QAnon (Part 1)
Oddly, the most offensive remark made by a politician lately (and there are a lot to choose from) came from Marjorie Taylor Greene last month . . .