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Pearl Jacobs, Uniondale resident and president of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association. Serves as strong civic advocate.

Pearl Jacobs shines as a community advocate

Pearl Jacobs, the president of Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, champions civic advocacies with fervor beyond activism. She shines as a maternal figure, advocating for the betterment of her community. more

By Lyle Mark Bulado | 5/17/24

Second-graders from the Academy Charter School in Uniondale look on in wonder at the many glimpses into the future provided by their older peers at the school’s STEAM fair last week.

Academy Carter School showcases student creativity at the STEAM fair

Academy Charter School students highlighted their innovative projects that aimed to present cutting-edge technology and futuristic advancements. more

By BRANDON CRUZ Special to the Uniondale Herald Beacon | 5/10/24

At a recent rally outside the Nassau County Legislature building in Mineola members of the Great Uniondale Area Action Coalition, from left Pearl Jacobs, Mary Ellen Kreye, James Jacobs and Jeannine Maynard.

How is Jeannine Maynard helping to lead the Great Uniondale Area Action Coalition?

Jeannine Maynard, a lseasoned community advocate, works to improve her neighbors’ quality of life as the co-facilitator of the Great Uniondale Area Action Coalition. more

By Karesha Graham Correspondent | 5/10/24

Parker Schug took on her very first Long Island Half-Marathon this past weekend at Eisenhower Park — a run that has very special, personal meaning to her, as it brings her closer to her late grandfather

Long Island Marathon: Living life ... one run at a time

Parker Schug, a senior reporter at the Long Island Herald Community Newspapers, ran this year's Long Island half-marathon. more

By Parker Schug | 5/10/24

Hempstead town deputy supervisor Dorothy Goosby honors Clara Cooper on her 80th borthday.

Happy Birthday Clara Cooper!

The Town of Hemptead recognized Clara Cooper on her 80th birthday. more

STAFF REPORT | 5/10/24

Lisa Ortiz is making her first run for office, looking to succeed Taylor Darling in the Assembly. She has community experience not only as a library board president, but also as co-founder of the Lakeview Civic Association.

Lisa Ortiz is running for state Assembly

Lisa Ortiz: Community-focused leader running for Assembly to address local needs more

By Nicole Formisano | 4/5/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman continues to claim that Susan Poser, Hofstra’s president, has been colluding with a competitor in an effort to sabotage Las Vegas Sands efforts to repurpose the Nassau Hub into a casino.

Blakeman says texts prove collusion between Hofstra, casino competitor

The legal battle between Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Hofstra President Susan Poser intensifies with newly revealed text messages, raising questions about collusion between Hofstra and Las Vegas Sands' competitor Hard Rock International. more

By Brandon Cruz | 2/29/24

State Supreme Court Justice Sarika Kapoor, the same judge who previously invalidated Sands' lease with Nassau County back in November, ruled on Feb. 23 that an additional agreement Sands had with the Coliseum's previous leaseholder is also invalid.

State Supreme court deals another blow to Sands' plans for Nassau hub in Uniondale

In a significant setback for the Las Vegas Sands' ambitious plans to develop a multi-billion dollar resort and casino around the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, a state judge has declared that the company lacks a valid lease for the Coliseum and its surrounding land. more

By Brandon Cruz | 2/23/24

Policemen drove down Gale Avenue, ahead of Bob Beckwith’s casket, which was on top of a Baldwin Fire Department truck.

Bob Beckwith is remembered

Bob Beckwith, former FDNY firefighter, rushed out of retirement to help a friend find his missing son in ground zero, three days after the terrorist attacks shook NYC and the country to its core. This selfless choice turned Beckwith into a beacon of hope for the nation, which he embodied until he died on Feb. 4. more

By Ben Fiebert | 2/16/24

Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.

Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress

After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more

By Will Sheeline | 2/13/24

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