Amityville pauses to remember the sacrifices of its veterans
By CAROLYN JAMES
cjames@liherald.com |November 20, 2025
A moving ceremony was held in Amityville Village this year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — Veterans Day — as the community gathered...
Amityville Historical Society honors local leadersFree Access
By CAROLYN JAMES
cjames@liherald.com |November 20, 2025
A large crowd filled the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club in Amityville on Nov. 8 to celebrate two distinguished community members, Richard Handler and Joseph Calabrese. Handler received the Amityville Historical...
Highlights of the utility’s spending plan for next year
By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO
azingariello@liherald.com |November 20, 2025
The Long Island Power Authority has released its proposed 2026 budget, emphasizing affordability, grid reliability and clean-energy investment. The plan also details stronger oversight of Public Service Enterprise Group Long...
Two NYPD officers recognized by Town of Babylon for heroic actions
By CAROLYN JAMES
cjames@liherald.com |November 13, 2025
Two off-duty New York City police officers who live in Lindenhurst were honored by the Town of Babylon last week for their quick thinking and bravery after stopping an alleged...
Amityville Village launches branding, signing effort for downtown; public forum SaturdayFree Access
The Village of Amityville is getting a fresh look. As part of its $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the Village has partnered with emphas!s design—a New York City-based multidisciplinary firm—to...
Thieves flee with two new cars after nightime break in to Security DodgeFree Access
Amityville Village Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Security Dodge at 345 Merrick Road, during the early morning hours of Nov. 7. Police gave this account. At...
Town’s budget hearing set
By CAROLYN JAMES
cjames@liherald.com
Bolstered by notice of a Aaa Bond Rating by Moody’s Investors, Babylon Town officials are presenting the town’s 2026 budget to the public on Thurs., Nov. 6. The proposed spending...
Edmund W. Miles MS celebrates Vets Appreciation Day
On Nov. 6, Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville proudly hosted its annual Veterans Appreciation Day celebration, honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. The...
Great Neck Road Elementary serves up pride—and breakfast—for veterans
In recognition of Veterans Day and to honor the veterans within the community and connected to the school district, Great Neck Road Elementary School in the Copiague School District hosted...
Kiwanians across the country honor Veterans
The Amityville Kiwanis Club joined Kiwanians across the country in putting up a Field of Honor for Veterans Day. The flags were placed on the grounds of First United Methodist...
Parents’ guide: how to protect kids from AI’s hidden traps
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in homes and schools, experts are urging parents across Long Island to take a closer look at how their children are using these tools....
Heroes, hounds and humor; meet the dogs of the 2025 National Dog Show
Pets, Pets, Pets...JOANNE ANDERSON
Since 2013, I've worked at the Philadelphia Kennel Club show each November, gathering Best of Breed winners and the most interesting dog stories from the entries at the National Dog...
All this just to add a bathroom?
Ask The ArchitectMonte Leeper
Q. I’ve been living in my house for 41 years, and just wanted to add a bathroom at the back, next to my den, for my elderly father. It’s just...
Doug Lang, owner of Lang’s Shoe Store, Navy veteran
By CAROLYN JAMES
cjames@liherald.com
For generations, families from Amityville and beyond made their way to Lang’s Shoe Store on Broadway — a place where milestones were quietly celebrated. It was where proud parents bought...
George M. Lang, III, longtime Amityville volunteer firefighter
By CAROLYN JAMES
cjames@liherald.com
For nearly six decades, George M. Lang served his hometown as a dedicated volunteer with the Amityville Fire Department. His commitment came from a place of deep community pride, said...
Educator JaneAnn Bean-Folkes, former Amityville resident, at 67
By CAROLYN JAMES
cjames@liherald.com
JaneAnn Bean-Folkes, a lifelong educator who was born and raised in Amityville, died Aug. 11 in West Orange, New Jersey. She was 67. Mrs. Bean-Folkes earned a doctorate in education...
Northeast Elementary School celebrates Hispanic Heritage
On Oct. 16, Northeast Elementary School in Amityville held a festive Hispanic Heritage Night celebration. During the event, staff members and families at Northeast gathered in the school’s gymnasium for...
Copiague Announces Top 10 Students In Class Of 2026
The Copiague School District is proud to recognize the top 10 students in the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Class of 2026. “The top 10 students of the Class...
Marion Peckholdt, longtime Babylon nursery school director, at 62
By CAROLYN JAMES
cjames@liherald.com
Marion Peckholdt, a longtime educator and director at St. Joseph’s Nursery School in Babylon Village, died of heart failure on Oct. 15 in Riverhead. She was 62. “Her true passion...
Yet another cross-Sound bridge proposal
Carl Grossman
As Long Island residents will say, should we take the ferry between the Island and New England, or drive around? The drive around, navigating the web of roads and bridges...
In the fight of our lives, all over again
Randi Kreiss
In November 2020, in the maw of the pandemic, I wrote a column about Thanksgiving dinner with my husband, dinner for just two. Our kids and grandkids and friends were...
Rekindling community with face-to-face talk
Herald EditorialIn an age when digital arguments erupt faster than we can refresh our screens, it has become almost instinctual to dive into online debates with strangers. Facebook threads balloon into...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 •Amityville Rotary Club Meeting: 8 a.m., Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For more information, please call President Carolyn Dodd at (631) 374-8712. •Church Attic Thrift Shop:...
Upcoming boating courses
The United States Power Squadrons®, USPS District 3, is offering new boating courses. To access our most up to date list of safe boating courses and seminars on Long Island,...
Copiague lights up the season
Copiague will be having a night of holiday magic and community fun with a Holiday Light Parade on Dec. 7. The parade will begin at 5 p.m., hosted by the...
Public Notices — Your right to know
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONSSUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OFNEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLKTHE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKATHE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEEFOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OFCWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOANTRUST 2007-10CB,...
Public Notices
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONSSUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OFNEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLKTHE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKATHE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEEFOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OFCWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOANTRUST 2007-10CB,...
Public Notices
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONSSUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OFNEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLKTHE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKATHE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEEFOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OFCWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOANTRUST 2007-10CB,...
