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A lone seagull, nearly obscured by the snow, comes in for a landing in Oceanside Park.
A blanket of white [Photo gallery]
Oceanside and Island Park residents dug their way out of a mid-week snowstorm that dumped more than a foot of snow on some areas. Oceanside and Island Park schools closely monitored the weather … more
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A Rear mirror view of Atlantic Avenue in East Rockaway.
Recovering from the storm [Photo gallery]
Thursday was dig-out day throughout the South Shore after a near-blizzard smacked the area from late Tuesday through early Thursday morning. Almost a foot and a half of heavy, wet snow pressed down on roofs, cars, streets and parks, closing schools for most students and bringing shoveling chores to most adults. Nassau County Police Commissioner Lawrence W. Mulvey has announced that for the thirty one hour period from 12:01 a.m. Feb. 10, through 7 a.m. Feb. 11, there were 190 auto accidents in the Nassau County. Of those, 34 resulted in injuries. more
Mary Malloy
How Haiti affects us all
It’s a strange feeling to have to report on major disasters — how do you keep your personal feelings out of it? more
About 100 firefighters battled a blaze at a house on Tennessee Avenue last week.
Fire engulfs Tennessee Ave. home in Long Beach
A fire ripped through a home on Tennessee Avenue in Long Beach on Friday afternoon, injuring one resident. Scott Kemins, commissioner of the Long Beach Fire Department, said that the home, at 89 … more
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The Rhame Avenue elementary school graduating class of 1963 (the high school’s Class of ‘69) was taken in the school's old gym on the night of our Hawaiian themed graduation party. The theme was in honor of the country's newest state. The author, John McGovern, who now lives in San Diego, CA, is pictured in the top row, sixth from the right.
Memories of a simpler time [Photo gallery]
The Rhame Avenue Elementary School Class of 1963 was a post World War II melting pot, and many were first-generation Americans. Most of our parents had moved to East Rockaway from Brooklyn and other city boroughs after the war. more
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Gladys Cepeda buys a box of cookies for her son Maximus, 1, from her daughter Angelika, 6, at the Green Acres Mall.
Shoppers will have Samoa those cookies [Photo gallery]
Girl Scouts began their annual cookie sales on Jan. 9 at malls throughout the county. Several troops sold Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and more at the Green Acres Mall throughout the day. more
I resolve to make no resolutions this year
No, no, no — this isn’t a New Year’s resolution column. Go somewhere else for that — I’m sure plenty of people are writing about that subject this week. more
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(East) Rockin' around the Christmas tree [Photo gallery]
The Village of East Rockaway had two tree lightings -- one at Village Hall, and the other on Main Street at Veterans Plaza. The residents marched in a holiday parade -- and some even rode in a horse-drawn carriage -- to listen to holiday tunes, watch dancing by the Dance Space, and enjoy a visit from Santa. more
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The holidays are kickin'
Lynbrook's the place for holiday fun [Photo gallery]
The Lynbrook Winter Celebration was full of fun, with a petting zoo, lively dancers, carolling, a tree lighting, and a visit from Santa. Local merchants stayed open sell their wares and serve sweet treats and hot chocolate to the chilly crowd. more
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Santa Claus comes to Lynbrook [Photo gallery]
Santa Claus took time out from his very busy schedule to make a special visit to Lynbrook families at the Earle Avenue parking lot. Before he said goodbye, he left the children with an early Christmas gift — a movie at the Lynbrook Movie Theater. Ho, ho, ho! more
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