New Hyde Park’s ‘Women of Distinction’ Honored

Assemblyman Ed Ra recognizes women with strong ties to Mineola during annual awards ceremony.

New Hyde Park Woman Wins $10M in Lotto Scratch-Off

Nora Murphy purchased ticket at Lakeville Pharmacy while waiting for laundry.

North Hempstead Honors New Hyde Park Little League for District Championship

New Hyde Park first 10U team to being home District 29 title.

Duck with Fishing Hook in Throat Rescued at Ridder’s Pond

Animal advocates take fowl to new home in upstate sanctuary.

Troop 298 Scouts Clean Up Home for Senior Sisters

New Hyde Park scouts help beautify overgrown property on North 10th Street.

New Hyde Park Gladiator Fund, Lions Club Raise $10,000 for Local Dad with Cancer

Annual Gladiator Golf Classic raises $10,000 for Neil Duggan's fight with cancer.

Fire Museum to Dedicate Truck to Fallen 9/11 Firefighters

Nassau County Firefighters Museum will offer free admission all day Wednesday in honor and remembrance of 9/11 anniversary.

Korean American Association Honored by North Hempstead Town

Newly elected officials sworn in.

Troop 544 Boy Scouts Visit Washington DC

New Hyde Park Boy Scouts lay wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Lake Success Nonprofit is Semifinalist for Excellence Awards

Metro New York Make-A-Wish chapter one of 10 nonprofits highlighted for practices.

Couple's Donation Improves Pediatric Emergency Care at Hospital

Former New Hyde Park couple bequeaths a gift that allows hospital to create a pediatric fast-track in the Emergency Department.

Wednesday Powerball Third Largest in History

Drawing is now at $400M thanks to brisk sales this weekend.

New Hyde Park Resident Elected to Nassau Girl Scouts Board

Valerie Terzano elected as member on Nassau Girl Scouts Board of Directors.

New Hyde Park Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Honored

Faith Fishkin receives citation from Nassau Executive Mangano.

Wounded NYPD Cop from Garden City Park Receives Combat Cross

Sgt. Kevin Brennan receives Combat Cross after sustaining gunshot wound to head in 2012.

New Hyde Park Chamber Makes Donation to Fund for Sight

New Hyde Park Chamber donates $300 for RDH12 research.

Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Making Golden Age Luncheon a Success

Sandy Portnoy offers thanks to participating organizations at Temple Tikvah.

Happy Mother’s Day 2013: What Makes Your Mom Great?

Do you have a fantastic mom? Is the mother of your children just the best? Let the world know!

Mother’s Day 2013 by Numbers

The U.S. Census Bureau has compiled some interesting facts and figures about Mother’s Day.

Parker Jewish Institute Awarded NY Bar Foundation Grant

Total of 66 organizations get shares of $385,000 in charitable and educational grants.

Iraq, Afghanistan War Vet from New Hyde Park Receives Scholarship from Law Firm

Lance Corporal Carlos Arotinco and three other vets pursuing degrees at Nassau Community.

New Hyde Park Student Named Business Pitch Finalist

Rachel Sayson selected as a finalist in the Second Annual Long Island Young Entrepreneur Challenge (LI YEC).

Boy, 9, Describes Near-Death Experience from Sepsis

Ryan Barnett treated at new pediatric emergency unit at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Allergy Woes Are One Sandy Legacy

Mold spores left behind are being released now across Long Island; Doctors say allergy season to be among worst in memory.

The ‘X Factor’ Auditions Are Coming to Nassau Coliseum

Reality show singing competition bringing auditions to Long Island.

Rosh Hashanah: Joy and Reflection During a Time of Turmoil

The Jewish New Year 5773 arrives at sunset on Sunday.

2012 Kayak Run to be Held Saturday at North Hempstead Town Dock

Proceeds benefit Community Chest of Port Washington.

New Hyde Park Pokémon Player Headed to Hawaii

Devon Roth to compete at the 2012 Pokémon World Championships.

Former Postmaster Celebrates 100th Birthday

Former Port Washington Postmaster Michael Vallini shares momentous occasion.

“Free Slurpee Day” Gets Even Bigger for 2012

A cheap ticket to Six Flags makes this year’s 7-11 day even better.

Island Harvest and New York Blood Center Partner to ‘Feed the Need’

Non-profit to hold blood drive at Hillside Library in New Hyde Park on July 2.

Around the Blogs: Cartoons, Hamptons and the Mets

Patch highlights some of its best blogs from the last week.

New Hyde Park Boxer Progresses

'Kid Brazil' Neves is undefeated.

Cancer Survivor Completes Coast-to-Coast Cycling Trip

After treatment at Monter Cancer Center, Mike Cohen rode bike 3,000 miles to celebrate sixth year of being cancer free.

Cardinal Christens Child of NYPD Detective

Daughter of NYPD Detective Kevin Brennan baptized by Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Sunday.

New Hyde Park Resident Has Shot at ‘Million Dollar Makeover’

Pat Pilla among three finalists for Macy’s nationwide competition.

Savory Samples of Soup Hit the Spot at Hillside

Chicken, beer-cheese soups make the menu in lesson at New Hyde Park library.