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New York American Water’s corporate offices in Merrick.

Study: Hempstead acquisition of NYAW ‘feasible’

A study conducted by Walden Environmental Engineering has determined that New York American Water ratepayers in the Town of Hempstead would see savings between $70 and $383 a year if the town … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/19/21

: Wendy Lantigua, of Merrick, and her daughter, Sam Cannava, were busy filling online orders during the second “Brunch in Bellmore,” a food truck-centric event that’s held every Sunday at the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road station.

Food truck frenzy hits the South Shore

South Shore foodies now have a new place to brunch on Sundays, but instead of sitting down at a trendy restaurant, residents can satisfy their cravings from a handful of food trucks parked at the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/18/21

No swearing-in for Long Beach police commissioner

Ron Walsh, a high-ranking veteran Nassau County police officer, was to be sworn in Friday as Long Beach’s new top cop after a farewell ceremony at Nassau police headquarters. Instead, … more

By James Bernstein | 1/14/21

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is quarantining after a recent exposure to a person with Covid-19.

County executive quarantining after Covid-19 exposure

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran must quarantine for 10 days because of a recent exposure to a person who had tested positive for Covid-19. Curran's press office reported Thursday that the … more

1/14/21

Stop & Shop, shown during its grand opening in 2015, offers a contactless pickup service that eases many shoppers’ concerns.

Supermarkets refuse to be superspreaders

As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, South Shore supermarkets are persevering, ensuring they remain committed to serving their customers in the safest ways possible. Many supermarkets, such as … more

By Derek Futterman | 1/12/21

The Mary Brennan INN in Hempstead will host a contactless food drive on Jan. 16.

Hempstead's Mary Brennan INN hosting curbside food drive Jan. 16

The Mary Brennan INN in Hempstead will host its next no-contact curbside food drive to collect the most needed items for guests of the soup kitchen. Call (516) 732-6009 with … more

1/11/21

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, in the wee hours of Thursday morning after Congress ratified Joe Biden's presidential victory.

Nassau Congress members react to Capitol violence

U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, of Glen Cove, was in the House of Representatives chamber when the Capitol was breached Wednesday afternoon. A debate over certification of Electoral College results in the presidential race was just getting under way, sometime between 3 and 4 p.m.. Then, abruptly, members of Congress were instructed to retrieve the gas masks from under their chairs. more

By Laura Lane and Scott Brinton | 1/6/21

Dancers from JAM Dance Studio in Bellmore helped Evan Styron, center, propose to his girlfriend, Lisa Friedrich, of East Meadow, with a surprise flash mob at Wantagh Park on Dec. 20.

JAM Dance organizes flash mob proposal in Wantagh

Evan Styron said he defied the odds when planning to propose to his girlfriend, Lisa Friedrich, of East Meadow. Between the Covid-19 pandemic, a last-minute location change and inclement weather the … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/3/21

Adding one child’s smile at a time

The Herald-Citizen’s Person of the Year, Elise Ann Howell-Fehling, has had many titles over the years — waitress, administrative assistant, life skills coach — but none of them … more

By J.D. Freda | 12/31/20

An EMS vet keeping Wantagh safe

Many people made real, tangible differences in their communities this year — some in offices, some in schools and some in their homes. The Herald-Citizen’s Person of the Year, Stephen … more

By J.D. Freda | 12/31/20

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