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Jeff Bessen

Long Island

Senior Editor, Nassau Herald at LIHerald.com

Deputy Editor at Amityville Record

Deputy Editor, Herald Community Newspapers, coaching, mentoring and training the next generation of journalists.

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  • 2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

    The New York Department of State has announced the availability of $1.5 million in grants to protect, preserve, and restore the South Shore Estuary Reserve on Long Island. The funding, timed to coincide with World Oceans Month, supports the implementation of the recently adopted $3.5 million SSER Strategic Investment Plan.

  • 2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

    Five different newspapers under the Herald Community Media banner took home five awards at the annual Press Club of Long Island that took place at the Fox Hollow Country Club. The five-part series on the hidden dangers of noise and light captured first place in the Narrative Environment category. The writers were former Herald reporter Nicole Formisano, and current staffers editor Will Sheeline and reporter Angelina Zingariello.

  • 1 month ago | liherald.com | Brian Norman |Jeff Bessen

  • 2 months ago | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

    I am 64 years old. I have lived a full life, raised a family, built a career and seen the world change in ways I never imagined. But when one of my favorite sports teams takes the field, I’m still a 12-year-old boy, heart pounding, stomach twisting, living and dying with every play or at-bat. A great touchdown catch or a clutch base hit still sends me into wild fist pumping. A botched play or a baffling coaching decision has me pacing the room, muttering in disbelief.

  • 2 months ago | liherald.com | Jeff Bessen

    The Nassau County Democratic Committee named Joseph K. Scianablo its candidate for Hempstead town supervisor. Scianablo replaces Justin Brown who declined the nomination. The Republicans also need to name a second candidate as incumbent Supervisor Don Clavin decided not to run again and is expected to be appointed as a judge. The GOP is yet to name its candidate.

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Jeffrey Bessen
Jeffrey Bessen @NassauEditor
29 Apr 25

Let's just be the first to win all the games you need to win the World Series!

MLB
MLB @MLB

First team to 20 wins? Your New York @Mets! https://t.co/DkuneZfsFl

Jeffrey Bessen
Jeffrey Bessen @NassauEditor
4 Mar 25

From the first time I saw this photo of Faye Dunaway post-Oscars, I always thought this is what an after photo should be. Lol

Robert Shields
Robert Shields @rshields37

Today’s mood. https://t.co/a7ByXlqIyp

Jeffrey Bessen
Jeffrey Bessen @NassauEditor
4 Mar 25

RT @rshields37: Today’s mood. https://t.co/a7ByXlqIyp