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Seaford Superintendent Adele Pecora at the start of her second year overseeing the district. She said that technology would be a critical component in enhancing learning across all grades.

Schools head Pecora exudes 'Seaford Pride'

Seaford Schools Superintendent Dr. Adele Pecora may be from Massapequa, but she projects Seaford Pride. A thoroughgoing professional with nearly 30 years of experience, she has only the highest praise for the district and the community and communicates a determination to do well by both. more

By Timothy Denton | 1/18/38

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

Wantagh Superintendent John McNamara after handing diploma to Gabriella Gerardi at Wantagh High School's limited graduation early last month.

Local schools firm up plans for September

Seaford and Wantagh schools have held a series of meetings in the past six weeks to hammer out three broad approaches in response to the Covid-19 crisis: reopening; continuing distance learning; or a combination of the two. more

By Timothy Denton | 7/29/20

Although Seaford’s East Coast Football Club is only four years old, former Argentine international soccer star Mariano Belen has brought the players to a high standard. James Stavropoulos, left, and Sebastian Cuenca were selected to play in France’s top youth division before the outbreak of the pandemic.

East Coast F.C. makes return to pitch with 70 players

The temperature was already almost 90 degrees early Monday morning as families dropped off their sons and daughters at Seaford’s Cuomo Field for a training session with the East Coast Football Club. more

By J.D. Freda | 7/29/20

The Town of Hempstead has unveiled “Operation Downtown,” an initiative to stimulate business growth via temporarily closing town streets to promote expanded outdoor dining for restaurants.

‘Operation Downtown’ brings outdoor dining expansion

The Town of Hempstead has come to an agreement with Wantagh business owners and its Chamber of Commerce to facilitate temporary street closures to promote expanded outdoor seating for the … more

By J.D. Freda | 7/29/20

Herald file photo Seaford Kiwanis president Steve Katz, middle, has been leading a book drive in partnership with The Book Fairies, a not-for-profit organization, since 2019.

Seaford Kiwanis urge donations for L.I. literacy

On the precipice of a nationwide quarantine, USA Today published an article in their Health and Wellness section on March 16 entitled “100 things to do while stuck inside due to a … more

By J.D. Freda | 7/29/20

Off-duty NCPD officer Gregory Caserta rescued an 80-year old woman from under the docks at Wantagh Park Marina on July 22.

Off-duty Nassau cop saves woman from under docks at Wantagh Park

An 80-year-old woman was yanked up to safety from the Wantagh Park Marina Wednesday afternoon by an off-duty Nassau County Police Department officer, who ripped up multiple boards from the marina … more

By J.D. Freda | 7/24/20

The Mary Brennan INN, In Hempstead, will hold a contactless food drive on Aug. 1.

Mary Brennan Inn in Hempstead to hold contactless food drive

The Mary Brennan Inn soup kitchen, at 100 Madison Ave. in Hempstead, will hold a contactless food drive from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 1. Donors will place their donations on a table at … more

7/22/20

Herald Community Newspapers to start webinar series

In mid-August, the Herald Community Newspapers will start a new webinar series featuring special guests to discuss the big-picture issues affecting Nassau County residents. First up will be a webinar … more

7/22/20

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