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Natasha Warburton presented Elmont Memorial High School Principal Kevin Dougherty with a gift basket on behalf of Cub Scout Pack 294 for his efforts to help feed local families.

Elmont principal recognized for community efforts

When Elmont Memorial High School Principal Kevin Dougherty stepped outside the building the morning of April 7 to address a situation he was told needed his attention, he didn’t expect to find … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/16/21

A barn fire at the Belmont Racetrack killed two horses Thursday evening, fire and racing officials reported.

Belmont barn fire kills two horses, officials say

Two horses were killed in a barn fire at the Belmont Racetrack early Tuesday evening, New York Racing Association and fire officials reported. Elmont firefighters were alerted to the … more

By Peter Belfiore | 4/14/21

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 … more

4/12/21

My Herald journey has come to an end

There’s a photo my parents have of me as an infant “typing” away on an old computer keyboard while staring at the camera. It’s things like this, as well as my experiences over … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/12/21

Herald Inside LI held a live webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8 at 7 p.m.

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 … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 4/12/21

Heralds Executive Editor Scott Brinton earned first place for Spot News Photography for his photo essay on the Black Lives Matter protests in Merrick last June. Above, Davonte Hawkins, of Roosevelt, protesting in Merrick.

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 … more

Herald staff report | 4/10/21

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin presented each of the honorees with citations from her and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky.

Rockville Centre women honored for overcoming obstacles

From being denied opportunities because of their race and gender to becoming successful businesswomen and community activists during a global pandemic, the seven women honored at the Rockville Centre … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/8/21

Country music star Eric Church will perform at the UBS Arena on Dec. 4.

Country music star Eric Church to perform at UBS Arena

Country music star Eric Church will be the first performer at the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park, with a concert on Dec. 4 as part of his “The Gather Again Tour.” The reigning Country … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/7/21

More than 30 elementary-age children participated in the Elmont PAL’s one-day lacrosse program, taught by Elmont and Sewanhaka players.

Elmont children learn lacrosse in one-day clinic

More than 30 elementary-aged children took to the field at the Alva T. Stanforth Sports Complex on March 27 to learn lacrosse from their elders in high school. The one-day intensive lacrosse … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

The new UBS Arena will feature new technology and protocols to protect patrons from the coronavirus.

Ensuring health safety at the new UBS Arena

A team of health professionals and engineers have spent the last year reviewing more than 250 strategies to keep patrons safe at the new US Arena when it opens in the fall, and are now ready to … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/6/21

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