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The best hurricane season advice? Be prepared.

Hurricane season in the Atlantic began June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to make sure you’re prepared. more

8/10/16

Long Beach deserves top-notch medical care

It’s been quite a while since the South Shore of Long Island was ravaged by Superstorm Sandy. Many homes have been restored, while others have been abandoned. Local beaches are . . . more

7/6/16

When it comes to guns, what are we waiting for?

It is hard to imagine that I would find myself writing about the nation’s worst terror attack since 9/11 and the worst mass shooting in American history. Make no mistake about it. The mass shooting in Orlando . . . more

6/23/16

Seven more Americans died while we fiddled

Dylan’s mom and Daniel’s dad write to me often. In truth, I dread reading their emails; their words darken the day. But how wrenching it must be to write those words. These parents are leaders of the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation . . . more

5/19/16

The mobility mats in years past, pictured, did not extend to the water, but the city is installing longer-extending mats at four beaches this summer.

City unveils new beach mats for summer season

After a number of residents urged the city to install mats on the barrier island’s beaches so that those with mobility issues can easily access Long Beach’s iconic shoreline, the city last week released a plan to do just that. more

By Ben Strack | 5/5/16

Make Red Cross’s month: get involved

March is the month we recognize the American Red Cross for all it does, as we have since President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it so in 1943: “I request that during that month . . . more

3/3/16

Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead are planning a major renovation of Merrick Road between Bellmore and Merrick. Work is expected to begin in the spring.

Merrick Road repair project delayed until spring

A major streetscape project that was announced in September, and was intended to beautify the Merrick Road business district between Bellmore and Merrick, has been delayed until the spring. The … more

By Daine Taylor | 1/15/16

Long Island’s future looks bright in 2016

Twenty-fifteen came and went, and yet, believe it or not, many Long Island residents are still struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy. Rather than getting back on their feet, they are left waiting for promised relief. Even though the majority of displaced residents have returned to their homes . . . more

1/14/16

New York Rising has funds available for residents looking to replace damaged bulkheads, but only for applications submitted by Dec. 31.

Bulkhead funding deadline nears

Waterfront residents who have a damaged bulkhead could be eligible for funds to replace it through New York Rising, but only if they apply by the end of the year. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/23/15

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