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Bellmore man finds kidney donor with celebrity help
Bellmore native Geff Gruber was 26 when he was surprised to learn that he had a rare kidney disorder: He had been born with only one. Now 31, Gruber is the recipient of a donated kidney from someone …
JFK grad, first gay judge on N.Y.’s highest court, dies
Merrick native ‘made an extraordinary impact’ on Court of Appeals
Judge Paul Feinman, a Merrick native, John F. Kennedy High School graduate and the first openly gay member of the state’s highest court, died on March 31 of a blood disorder. He was 61. …
Developer proposes apartment complex for site of vacant Mangrove Feather factory in Lynbrook
Community meetings set for April 1 and 6
A developer who is seeking to build a 210-unit apartment complex at the site of the vacant Mangrove Feather factory has invited the community to take part in two meet-and-greets to learn more about the project and offer input.
Nassau County storm basin cleanup needed in North Woodmere
For the past four years or so, North Woodmere resident Lily Buziashvili has taken it upon herself to pick up trash and debris that collects along a 1.5-mile stretch of the area called the Nassau County storm basin, which extends from Branch Boulevard to Hungry Harbor Road in that community.
Glen Cove Senior Center prepares to reopen to members
Local seniors will once again have a place to socialize with the anticipated reopening of the Glen Cove Senior Center on Monday. After a challenging year, the facility will welcome members on a limited basis.
Mary Brennan Inn to host socially distant food drive
The Mary Brennan INN, at 100 Madison Ave. in Hempstead, will host a no-contact food drive on Saturday, Apri 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. Donors will place donations on a table, with masked …
Heralds take home top honors in press contest
The Herald Community Newspapers took home 26 honors in the annual New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, which attracted more than 2,400 of entries from 151 newspapers across …
Long Beach to spend $33 million on flood relief
Hazel Webb, a 65-year-old City of Long Beach maintenance worker, describes herself as a calm person. When it comes to water — flooding in particular — she becomes quite animated, …
Long Beach Police Department plan calls for more community engagement
Long Beach’s new police commissioner made clear when he took office in February that changes would be coming to the city Police Department, and this week he released a pilot plan that calls for …
State study: Public water is feasible
According to a recent study ordered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the municipalization of New York American Water’s Long Island infrastructure is not only feasible, but also in residents’ best interests.
Herald Community Newspapers seek 2021 summer interns
Herald Community Newspapers is seeking 2021 summer interns for our 18 community-based publications that stretch across Nassau County’s South Shore, from Valley Stream to Seaford, and Long Beach …
Billions still available in loan program
There is lots of money left in the Paycheck Protection Program, and small businesses, independent contractors and sole proprietors remain eligible for a portion of the program’s $128 billion. Those who work as consultants can also apply for what is left of the original $380 billion.
Hopes for a virus-free future
As of Monday, nearly 242,000 people in Nassau County had been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to New York state figures. Free from the threat of dying of Covid-19, some in Valley …
OHS senior has science research published a second time
Oceanside High School senior Miranda Leibstein notched a rare feat when she had her research into cows’ diets published for a second time. Leibstein translated her love of riding and caring for horses over to another barnyard animal as part of her work with the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Editorial
High-speed rail for L.I. deserves public support
With the Biden administration pushing a $2 trillion national infrastructure plan, what once seemed like a fantasy — high-speed rail for the Northeast — is slowly, steadily becoming a distinct possibility . . .
Editorial
Should municipalities opt out on marijuana?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, once an ardent detractor of any measure to legalize recreational marijuana, last week signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act . . .
Randi Kreiss
Oldies but goodies have the right stuff
I married an older man, and this week he’s turning 75. When we met, I was 14 and he was 15.
Op-Ed
New York has legalized marijuana. What now?
Now that state lawmakers in Albany have legalized recreational marijuana, it’s time to ensure that public safety, public health and quality-of-life concerns are addressed as part of the rollout process.
Jerry Kremer
Some of us are killing our friends without bullets
We Americans have experienced a horrible year since the coronavirus invaded out shores. We’ve been confined to our homes, prohibited from traveling . . .
Herald Inside LI hosts Health + Wealth webinar
In an effort to connect Long Islanders with health and wealth advocates, Herald Inside LI held a free webinar called the 50+ Health+Wealth Virtual Event on March 25. Sponsored by …
Herald Inside LI hosts virus and vaccine webinar
A little over a week ago, the pandemic hit its global year anniversary, and on March 19, Nassau County reached 400 thousand residents who have received at least one dose of either the …
Herald Inside LI hosts College webinar on upcoming fall semester
As a result of the pandemic, colleges everywhere have had no choice but to make social and academic changes to their school settings. Students, faculty and staff have adapted to our new …
Herald Inside LI to host webinar on family businesses
Many Long Islanders are grappling with questions about how they can best start or maintain a business. Many wonder how a family business differs from other businesses and what it takes to bring …