Earlier this year, the Babylon Herald Beacon joined more than 200 other local newspapers in New York State to launch the Empire State Local News Coalition, which successfully advocated for a state ...

The Village of Lindenhurst boasts a rich history that dates to when it was home to the Secatogue and Massapequa Native American tribes. Originally called Neguntatogue, meaning “forsaken land,” the ...

This time of year, dog lovers commemorating Indigenous Peoples Day may want to learn about a North American indigenous breed ...

Sports often provide the most visible examples of overcoming the odds. Take, for example, the New York Mets, who, in late May, suffered a crushing loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving them 11 ...

For many young boys, growing up to be a professional basketball player is a cherished dream. Copiague’s Rigaud Destime recently took a significant step toward that goal by trying out for the Long ...

Apple Festival and Conklin House Steering Committee coordinators Karen Petz, Jeanne Kugler, Sean Goodwin and Debbie Basile.

In celebration of International Dot Day recently, South Bay Elementary School students in the West Babylon School District ...

Odane Purcell, left, is one of Copiague’s strong contributors on the defensive end. Sheryl Amorosino/HeraldWith just three ...

Dominic Kunhla, left, and the Panthers are seeking not only a fifth straight county title but also L.I. and state crowns.

Every four years, citizens of the United States have the privilege of voting in the presidential election. It is one of the ...

The Herald and other publications have detailed the negative impacts of the invasive spotted laternfly on Long Island, and ...

Museum visitors are invited to an oversized “block” party where giant lightweight blocks turn playtime into extraordinary adventures. Stack them, crawl through them or team up to make dream designs ...