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Schools are scheduled to open on Wednesday in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District, but remain closed in the Lawrence district.

Hewlett-Woodmere to reopen Wednesday, Lawrence says student safety is a top priority

Hewlett-Woodmere School District will reopen for classes on Wednesday, officials said. However, Lawrence Superintendent Gary Schall said the district remains closed. The Number Four School School and the high schools have power, he said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/2/12

Merrick residents waited up to six hours to retrieve gas from a Hess station on Sunrise Highway and Hewlett Avenue on Nov. 1.

Gas relief may be coming to Long Island

Nassau County residents in dire need of gasoline may be seeing some relief over the coming days. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that he has signed an Executive Order to allow distributors to transport gasoline, diesel and kerosene into the New York without having to meet the usual registration requirements. more

By David Weingrad | 11/2/12

Toll collection will resume on the Atlantic Beach Bridge starting Monday. However, the bridge remains closed to non-residents of the barrier island.

Atlantic Beach Bridge toll collection resumes Monday

Tolls will once again be collected on the Atlantic Beach Bridge beginning Monday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. after being suspended since Oct. 28 due to Hurricane Sandy to ease the evacuation of the barrier island. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/15/12

Florida attorney William F. Merlin, Jr., spoke to Nassau residents at The Woodmere Club about what to be aware of when filing a claim after Hurricane Sandy.

Learning about insurance claims

Hewlett Harbor resident Jeff Friedman, a 35-year public adjustor, wanted to provide hope to Five Towns residents and others in Nassau County who have received denial letters from their insurance companies and are not getting the money they need to repair their damaged after Hurricane Sandy. more

By Ann Friedman | 2/13/13

Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Hofstra’s Vice President for Business Development introduced the program.

Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.

“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Mary Malloy arifilato@liherald.com and mmalloy@liherald.com | 3/27/13

The Five Towns, along with several other Nassau County communities, will be included in a Army Corps of Engineers study to address flood risks. Above, after Hurricane Sandy, Meadow Lane in Lawrence was under water.

Seeking protection from the storms

The bay front area of the Five Towns, along with several other Nassau County communities, should be receiving assistance in battling flooding from hurricanes and other storms as they will be included in a comprehensive study to be conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/23/13

NY Rising Community Reconstruction program money for Five Towns projects could be released in the next few months. Above, Mott’s Creek where Cedarhurst village officials want to reinforce the bulkheading.

Storm recovery projects advancing to ‘go’

Money from the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery and the NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program is expected to be released within months based on where projects are in the system, state officials said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/5/14

Howard Taub, owner of the Sunny Atlantic Beach Club, has been paying for repairs out of his own pocket in order to get the club open for Mother’s Day on May 12.

Atlantic Beach beach clubs battle back

The loss of all the oceanfront cabanas, lockers, shower and steam rooms and part of the upper deck in Hurricane Sandy did not dissuade The Shores owner Brian Bezalel, and he plans to open the Atlantic Beach club as scheduled on Memorial Day weekend. more

By Ann Friedman | 3/27/13

During Hurricane Sandy, widespread damage occurred through the Five Towns. In Cedarhurst, the storm took down this tree, which also damaged power lines and caused outages for several days.

Not much has changed after Hurricane Sandy

When Hurricane Sandy struck the Five Towns two years ago, flooding damaged homes, schools and businesses, the storm caused a community-wide power outage created fuel shortages and punctured a hole in the collective security. more

By Vanessa Parker | 10/29/14

Lawrence High School was one of five grand prize winners in a nationwide contest sponsored by Lowe's and the TV show "Smash." The school's auditorium was damaged by flooding in Hurricane Sandy.

Lawrence High wins $3K gift card

Lawrence High School was one of five schools nationwide that were voted a grand prize winner among 30 finalists in a contest sponsored by the NBC television show “Smash” and Lowe’s the home improvement franchise. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/11/13

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