New York Press Association Awards

Overall, more than 140 newspapers submitted 2,530 entries in 65 categories, and nearly 380 awards were handed out.
— Long Island Herald

In 2024 the Long Island Herald and the Riverdale Press win 18 state awards from the New York Press Association. 

“This shows overall excellent coverage in a variety of cases. The stories were well written and accompanied by art, making them even more appealing to the reader.”

NYPA

Gunfire at Waldo Gardens shatters peace