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Barbara Sobey, in orange cap above, has 13 children, 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was inspired to have a large family after reading “Cheaper By The Dozen,” but one-upped the Gilbreth family — literally.
Lynbrook woman logs evolution of maternity
Labor and child-raising isn’t what it used to be. Barbra Sobey, of Lynbrook, hasn’t just researched it — she’s lived it. She’s had 13 children over the course of 29 years, and experienced a dramatic shift firsthand. more
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First Performance at the new Coliseum [Video]
The Uniondale HS show choir, Rhythm of the Night, dazzled the crowd with their performance. more
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John Bartlett with the new family
John Bartlett's Pet Adoption Event [Video]
Menswear designer John Bartlett held another pet adoption event at his namesake store at Charles and 7th Ave. South on April 17. In conjunction with North Shore Animal League America, Bartlett hosted the event with hundreds of pet lovers stopping by to ooh and awww -- and to even give some of the cute dogs and cats new, loving homes. more
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A car drove through partial treated sewage on Rhame Avenue.
State of emergency issued for Bay Park, Baldwin
A state of emergency has been declared for certain homes in East Rockaway and Baldwin, according to Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, to help eliminate threats to public … more
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During Hurricane Sandy, a 10-foot tidal surge raced up the canal that leads to Cammans Pond in south Merrick, scattering floating docks, personal watercraft and boats and causing flooding on local streets. Storm-drain flapper valves would have done nothing to stop that surge, said Brian Schneider, deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Public Works.
Stopping the ocean in a hurricane –– or not
South Shore residents have returned to their normal lives in the months since Hurricane Sandy, but many people’s thoughts are starting to turn to the potential for another big storm. Is it possible to stop the floodwaters that inundated coastal neighborhoods? they wonder. more
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Almost a year after the completion of the Storm Drainage Improvement Project, West Boulevard, in East Rockaway, is still experiencing flooding. This photo was taken on Saturday, Jan. 13.
No end in sight for flooding in East Rockaway and Bay Park
As parts of East Rockaway and Bay Park continue to flood in heavy rainstorms, it’s clear to residents that the Nassau County Storm Drainage Improvement Project has yet to help them. more
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The Rocks win their Homecoming game 26-16 over Oyster Bay
East Rockaway High School Pep Rally and Homecoming Game [Video]
East Rockaway High School held its annual Homecoming football game and Pep Rally. Theresa Amabile and Joe Todero were crowned Homecoming King and Queen. Inducted into the Athletic Community Hall of Fame were Harry Conklin and Eleanor Perri for their years of service and devotion. more
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Nearly 150 people showed up at this year’s Mayor’s Golf Outing to support the Community Chest. Their generosity raised $30k for the local charity.
Community Chest receives $30,000 in donations
The heart of Lynbrook lies in the Community Chest — and it just got bigger. more
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Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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Robert O'Brien clears snow from the front of his home on Rockaway Parkway in Valley Stream.
Another snow day [Photo gallery]
Snow began on the South Shore Thursday afternoon and continued through Friday, closing all schools in the area. more
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