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Now, not later, is the time to reinforce our coast

In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . . more

10/19/17

After Harvey, Long Islanders should pay it forward

Hurricane Harvey slammed into the southeastern Texas coast two Fridays ago as a Category 4 storm, lashing homes and businesses with 130-mile-per-hour winds and . . . more

9/7/17

How can we prevent flooding? Surge-barrier gates.

Last December, I was joined by other elected officials in calling for surge-barrier gates to be installed on the South Shore to prevent nuisance and major flooding in Nassau County. Surge-barrier gates would . . . more

8/10/17

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is championing a $300 million proposal to construct flood gates at the Jones and East Rockaway inlets to prevent inland flooding across the South Shore.

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, a man with many plans

Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy stood before a set of three maps in the Village Hall boardroom on Tuesday morning, reviewing a proposal that, he said, could save Nassau County from the next great flood. more

By Scott Brinton | 5/26/17

Crime watch: Lynbrook, East Rockaway

Arrests On April 4 at 8:45 a.m., a 31-year-old from Inwood was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operator, unlicensed operator and defective exhaust on Rockaway Avenue. A … more

4/13/17

See you at the fair

As we bid farewell to summer and welcome fall, we prepare to savor all the delights of the season — from strolling pumpkin patches to browsing arts and crafts, from enjoying a local band to simply enjoying the great outdoors. The sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a fair . . . more

9/15/16

Savoring the essence of New Orleans

Those who have experienced New Orleans will especially enjoy Po Boys. It’s a small, kick-back type of eatery perked by bright colors, Louisiana memorabilia, and an upbeat feeling. more

By Terry Biener | 6/23/16

Groups of kayakers made their way across the bay to Hewlett Point Beach

Kayaking in Bay Park

On a beautiful, warm, sunny morning, dozens of kayakers and paddle boarders took a short trip from Bay County Park to Hewlett Point Beach and back last Saturday for the inaugural launch of the South … more

By Courtney McGee | 6/8/16

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

Cedarhurst train tracks covered with snow

UPDATE: Five to 10 inches of snow expected in Nassau County

The National weather service has now reported that six to 10 inches of snow could fall in Nassau County before it starts to taper off mid-to-late afternoon. Up to a foot could fall … more

By Mary Malloy and Herald staff | 2/5/16

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