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A map, posted on the National Weather Service website Monday morning, showing the potential for flash flooding throughout the Northeast during Tropical Storm Isaias.

Long Island under Tropical Storm Warning as Isaias heads up East Coast

All of Long Island is now under a Tropical Storm Warning, as Isaias churns up the East Coast, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is on track to strike the Carolinas with 70 mph … more

By Scott Brinton | 8/3/20

A horse died after being let out of her stall at Belmont Park, seen here, on Thursday.

Cops: Former Belmont employee intentionally released horse

A horse at Belmont Park died on July 30, after a former employee allegedly let her out of her barn stall. According to Nassau County Police Department officers, Ramzan Antooa, of Elmont, was … more

8/1/20

Dr. Gainosuke Sugiyama, chief of surgery at LIJ Valley Stream with the latest in the DaVinci series of robotic surgeons. The hospital was named a Center of Excellence in both the fields of robotic and hernia surgery by an independent patient safety organization.

LIJ Valley Stream receives dual accolades for hernia and robotic surgery

LIJ Valley Stream has been named a Center of Excellence, receiving dual accreditation in both the fields of hernia and robotic surgery from the Surgical Review Corporation, a non-profit patient … more

By Peter Belfiore | 7/31/20

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, center, with members of the new "shark patrol."

Town of Hempstead introduces “Shark Patrol” after several shark sightings at beaches

After multiple shark sighting on the south shore, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin unveiled a new “Jet Ski” personal watercraft and deployed a team of lifeguards on a Bay Constable boat to … more

7/31/20

Camp Anchor has had two positive cases of Covid-19 as of Friday.

Two Covid cases confirmed at Camp Anchor

The Town of Hempstead Friday confirmed that two cases of coronavirus have been discovered at Camp Anchor in Lido Beach, a facility that provides activities for developmentally-disabled adults. A … more

By James Bernstein | 7/31/20

L.I. Democratic lawmakers seek stimulus talks with McConnell

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and Rep. Tom Suozzi on Wednesday called on Republican senators to work with the Democratically led House of Representatives to pass another round of economic stimulus, only … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/29/20

Janiya Deshommes with Elmont Memorial High School Principal Kevin Dougherty after her graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Sewanhaka CHSD holds socially distant graduations

Though the graduation ceremonies were not what Sewanhaka Central High School District seniors had dreamed of for four years, the students still had the chance to cross a stage and receive their … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/28/20

Some Parents claim that “All American Boys,” which is included on the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s summer reading list, promotes anti-police views.

Summer Reading choice stirs controversy in Sewanhaka Central High School District

A book choice on the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s summer reading list has angered some community members who say it promotes anti-police views. The novel, “All American … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/28/20

Dylan Cittadino builds flags out of picket fence posts, like the one seen here, and sells them.

Franklin Square teen builds flags for money

Jennifer Cittadino had wanted a Blue Lives Matter flag for some time when she came across a vendor selling picket fence posts at a craft fair in Franklin Square nearly three years ago, and asked her … more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/28/20

A sit-down interview with Shaniyat Chowdhury

The Herald recently caught up with Shaniyat Chowdhury to discuss his future plans, following his failed bid to unseat 12-term incumbent Rep. Gregory Meeks in the 5th Congressional District Democratic … more

By Visvajit Sriramrajan | 7/28/20

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