Rebecca Anderson

Meet the DIY creator whose sustainable fashions brought her to the White House

A content creator says she is using her platform to raise awareness for sustainability and was recently invited to the White House.

Paris Hilton on how motherhood changed her life, celebrating Pride Month and more

Paris Hilton talks about motherhood and more.

How Gen Z's meme culture may impact 2024 election

Will memes and pop songs influence the 2024 election? With 40 million eligible Gen Z voters, online culture could shape our political landscape.

Yesenia Rodriguez talks inspiration while making pumpkin spice tres leches

To mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, "GMA" is spotlighting a vibrant community of Latina entrepreneurs and foodies.

Meet 4 entrepreneurs making their mark during Women's History Month and beyond

Women's History Month focuses on lifting up the voices and experiences of women everywhere. And these four entrepreneurs and small business owners are no exception, leading the way in their respective fields, encouraging other women to advocate for themselves and, in some cases, helping the environment and breaking barriers in the process.

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Dermot Kennedy just released his new single, "Kiss Me," from his upcoming second studio album, "Sonder." The new track from the best-selling Irish singer-songwriter, who has nearly 4 billion streams across multiple platforms, follows his signature style of embracing emotion and vulnerability. The song's lyrics center on the timelessness of a deep connection.

Woman goes viral for proudly showing off tattoos in company headshot

Over the last few decades, it has been considered taboo to reveal tattoos or piercings in a professional work setting, but one woman is challenging that idea.

Paralyzed man uses exoskeleton suit to get down on knee to propose to girlfriend

Josh Smith's move surprised his future wife, family and friends.

Want to pretend to live on Mars? This may be the mission for you

NASA is on the search for four people to live in a 1,700-square-foot habitat for a simulated Mars mission.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged

Jennifer Lopez announced her engagement to Ben Affleck to fans Friday evening in her On the JLo newsletter.

How Chelsea Clinton is advocating for others to protect their mental health

Activists, advocates and celebrities across the globe are recognizing the importance of mental health awareness on Mental Health Action Day.

92-year-old Navy vet and Disney cast member honored for Armed Forces Appreciation Day

In honor of Armed Forces Appreciation Day, The Walt Disney Company is shining a light on Alex Stromski, who served in the Navy during a pivotal time in U.S. history.

NASA and National Geographic partner for new Mars augmented reality experience

Humans could make it to Mars one day, but Perseverance, NASA's newest rover, is getting a head start until then.

Ballerina's reaction to pointe shoes matching her skin tone goes viral

A ballerina's reaction to her pointe shoes matching her skin tone has goes viral.

Neighbors all wear wedding dresses while quarantining

Five neighbors celebrated "wedding dress Wednesday" by wearing their wedding dresses while in quarantine.

Family does early father-daughter wedding dance after dad's terminal cancer diagnosis

Ashlee and Kaylee danced with their father at a wedding ceremony -- or at least close to how they imagined it.

Why these cops are cruising around in an ice cream truck this summer

The Toledo community was in for a mouth-watering treat earlier this month when the Ohio police department purchased an ice cream truck as part of a local project.

These crazy cakes are everything you've ever dreamed a dessert should be

These sweet concoctions from the creators of the How To Cake It Instagram account definitely take the cake!

Bride who loves chicken nuggets surprised with nugget bouquet at her wedding

The bride has loved Tyson chicken nuggets since she was a kid.

Teacher carries student with spina bifida during outdoor field trip

Teacher Jim Freeman didn't want the fourth-grader to feel left out.

The Kings of Warped Tour

Self-made rock band We the Kings will be performing at Vans Warped Tour on Saturday, July 9, for the sixth time since 2008. The band will be playing songs from their new album "So Far," just released on June 17, and other previous hits, on the main stage at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh.

Speakeasy: A nod to Long Beach's past

Four years ago, Speakeasy owners Jake Marlin, Shane Herbert and Jamie Dowling waded through four feet of water in their small West End bar and restaurant after Hurricane Sandy hit. Debris was floating around the bar and the smell of rotten seaweed and mold lingered.

5 Books to Read If You Have the Traveling Bug | Bookstr

I get it. You're a driven and energetic twenty-something and all you want to do is see the world. Whether it's dreams of venturing to tiny towns along the Adriatic Sea or tasting fresh fish on the outskirts of Japan, we can't help but crave new and different experiences.

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A mission to help single mothers

"You see, growing up in a West Indian household, they taught me everything but to be independent," 23-year-old Sarahlee Rolle said. "I didn't know who I was or what I really wanted out of life. I was told who I was supposed to be."

Baldwin coffee shop beats the blight on Grand Avenue

Amid the "for rent signs" and boarded up shop windows that line Grand Avenue in Baldwin, the Sweet and Savory Café sticks out. The quaint coffee shop, nestled between a pub and an abandoned store, is draped in light blue and cream curtains and table cloths, welcoming coffee-lovers from all over Long Island.

Wantagh Library welcomes feathered friends

It was an exciting two days at the Wantagh Public Library, as ten chicks slowly broke free from their eggs on April 17 and 18. The feathered friends arrived just in time for spring. For the first time ever, the Wantagh Library hosted a dozen eggs, and after 21 days of incubation, the chicks slowly emerged from their shells and have been chirping ever since.

'A place you can rely on'

For as long as Peter Ruffner, 62, can remember, the Seaford Public Library has always been a place he could rely on. When Ruffner was 9 years old, his father took him to the building on Jackson Avenue. They both registered for library cards and sifted through dozens of books in the sports section.

Guarding a border far from home

William Hoehn was relaxing in his small Seaford home when he received his draft letter. "We want you!" was stamped in big letters across the envelope. It was 1966 - the height of the Vietnam War. Although the 19-year-old was prepared for the notice's arrival, he recalled recently, he wasn't prepared for what he would face when he went off to war.

Erin King Sweeney: politician, mother and more

At 4:45 a.m., she makes a Cuban double espresso and heads to the gym for a cardio session. When she returns to her Wantagh home, she fixes breakfast for her two children and dresses for work. Most days, she selects a pantsuit and heels; but sometimes, she breaks out riding breeches and boots.

"Big Hy," the modern day Robin Hood - Seaford - LIHerald.com - Nassau County's source for local...

The 5-foot-5 elderly veteran slowly strides across his Massapequa apartment to a cluttered desk with the help of his walker. The two-bedroom space in the senior housing complex is draped in American flags, National awards and certificates of honor. He sits down and pulls out just one of the many four-inch binders from under his desk.

A survivor creates a legacy - LIHerald.com

"I wore a bandana on my bald head and a compression sleeve on my involved arm," Marcia Partridge said when describing her return to her jazzercise classes. "The music, dance and overall exercise made me forget that I had breast cancer."

Coming out

Although the Seaford native said he knew he was gay long before he told his family, he decided to stay closeted, terrified that he wouldn't fit in with his high school friends. "I knew that I was gay since the seventh grade," he said.

Making a 'SPLASH' against trash

It was a cloudy day on June 27. At Wantagh State Park, the high tide and rough waves made it hard for smaller vessels to make it out into the Western Bays. Port Captain Gary Smith and six of his crew members, sporting rubber boots and cut-off shorts, worked hard to get their skiff away from the dock and into the bay off the Bellmore coastline.

This isn't a diatribe about guns

Dec. 14, 2013. It was nail-biting cold. The sort of cold that foreshadowed snowflakes in the coming days but still coddled them in gray-blanketed skies. Baltimore always made me feel that way: on edge, like the world was on the brink of burning up but then changed its mind last minute.

My holiday spirit? It's complicated.

There's always that pivotal moment when it's clear that the holidays have arrived. Sure, the endless toy commercials and fast-paced Christmas shoppers are a pretty good indicator, but for me, the start of holiday madness comes when a Michael Buble song or some other festive tune sneaks onto the radio.

We still have a lot to learn from our grandmothers

The old saying, "The apple never falls far from the tree," is accurate in my case. To know anything about me, you have to get to know a little bit about the women who came before me. You need to know their stories.