Jordan Vallone

Bellmore, Long Island, Massapequa, Merrick

Senior Editor at Bellmore Herald

Senior Editor at LIHerald.com

Senior news editor with Richner Communications, Master’s student @GradSBU

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Southern State Parkway: A road still stuck in the past

1 week ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone |Mohammad Rafiq

Notorious stretch“Dead Man’s Curve” in Malverne — site of numerous crashes due to sharp turns. Fatal collisions (1984–1990)14 head-on deaths led to median barriers between Exits 17 and 21.
Merrick man facing charges attempted bombing charges

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

A North Merrick man pleaded guilty last week to a series of charges related to an attempted bombing at the Nassau County Department of Social Services in September 2024, as well as multiple unrelated crimes involving fraud, forgery, and identity theft, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced. James Luca, 47, admitted in Nassau County Court to attempting to ignite an explosive device at the social services building on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in East Meadow.
Meadowbrook program revives Shakspeare Festival

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

In their first Shakespeare Festival since before the coronavirus pandemic, students and staff at the Meadowbrook Alternative Program took a three-pronged approach to the revived weeklong production. “One-third of the performances were live, and two-thirds were filmed in front of our green screen wall and then edited in Canva and iMovie,” Laura Sheridan, an English teacher and festival organizer at MAP said.
Legacy fund lecture welcomes Rabbi Shai Held

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

Rabbi Emeritus Charles Klein stepped down as spiritual leader of the Merrick Jewish Centre nearly four years ago, concluding a 43-year career. Upon his retirement, Klein and his wife, Betty, established a legacy fund to help the synagogue expand educational opportunities for congregants of all ages. Last month, the synagogue welcomed Rabbi Shai Held, a leading Jewish scholar, as the third installment in the legacy fund’s lecture series.
Israelfest in Eisenhower Park: Joy, unity and music

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

With participation from more than two dozen Jewish organizations and over 100 synagogues, the Israelfest Celebrate Israel Concert drew thousands to Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Sunday for what organizers called the largest celebration of Israel on Long Island.
East Meadow Community Day returns with family fun, fitness and local pride

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

Where: Speno Park, East Meadow When: Saturday, June 14 Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Free Activities Pickleball Tournament – 10 a.m. Club Pilates Mat Class –10:20 a.m. Soccer Clinics – Beginning at 10:10 a.m. for ages 1–10 Basketball Clinics – 10:10 & 11:10 a.m. for ages 5–10 Girls on the Run Activity – 12 p.m. Color Run – 1:30 p.m. Pie Eating Contests – 12 p.m.,12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. Entertainment Student and studio performances Local bands and musical acts Star Wars character...
Nassau University Medical Center's board transitioning after state law changes

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone |Luke Feeney

By Jordan Vallone & Luke Feeney New York state has begun the transition in leadership at Nassau University Medical Center, following the approval last month of a $254 billion budget package for fiscal year 2026 that included several provisions affecting NUMC, including a “takeover” of Long Island’s largest public hospital system.
East Meadow Fire Department's Carey Welt now vice chair of Nassau County fire commission

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

East Meadow Fire Commissioner Carey A. Welt has been elected vice chairman of the Nassau County Fire Commission, a county government entity that serves as a liaison between Nassau’s 71 volunteer fire departments and county officials. The Fire Commission plays a key role in maintaining public safety by reviewing fire prevention ordinances, hearing variance requests, and approving hires and promotions for the county’s Office of the Fire Marshal.
Nassau County opens Global Entry office in East Meadow's Eisenhower Park

2 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

A new gateway to international travel has opened in the heart of Nassau County. County officials joined U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security on June 11 to unveil a Global Entry enrollment center in Eisenhower Park — the first of its kind on Long Island. Global Entry is a special program that allows pre-approved, low risk travelers to expedite their entry into the United States when arriving from international destinations.
Bellmore and Merrick students unite for annual sixth grade track meet

3 weeks ago | liherald.com | Jordan Vallone

With their future high school standing tall in the background, sixth graders from the North Bellmore School District had a picturesque day for the annual track meet on May 19. The sun was shining and a steady breeze was a delight for the runners who participated in several different competitions. The event brought together nearly 300 soon-to-be graduates from John G. Dinkelmeyer, Martin Avenue, Newbridge Road, Park Avenue and Saw Mill Road elementary schools.