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Remembering a date of infamy for Long Islanders

This week we mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. For so many storm victims, it felt as though their world had been turned upside down in the aftermath of this monster storm. more

10/26/17

The renovated 4th Precinct in Hewlett was officially unveiled on Tuesday. From left were Nassau County Police Chief Kevin Smith, County Executive Ed Mangano, Commissioner Patrick Ryder, and precinct Commanding Officer Lee Steinberg.

Nassau County police unveil refurbished 4th Precinct in Hewlett

Police, elected officials and community members gathered on Sheridan Avenue, immediately off Broadway in Hewlett for the grand opening of the renovated 4th Precinct building on Tuesday. more

By Tyler Marko | 10/20/17

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

We can no longer ignore climate change’s warning signs

Nearly five years have passed since Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, flooding thousands of homes and businesses and causing . . . more

10/5/17

The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery timeline for the Five Towns flood-mitigation projects.

Creating a ‘safer and drier place’

Projects totaling $20.3 million that aim to mitigate flooding are expected to begin in the Five Towns in 2019, representatives of the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery said at a presentation at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Sept. 27. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/5/17

If you can, keep giving to the storm recovery

If you speak with Hurricane Sandy victims, many will say that a decisive moment came in the recovery effort: the moment when the rest of the world returned to normal while they were left fighting to rebuild. more

9/21/17

Flooding occurs repeatedly in certain areas of Lawrence. Above, a resident drive through water at the intersection of Medlow Lane and Marbridge Road.

State officials to present mitigation plans

The devastation wrought by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma most likely stirs memories of what occurred nearly five years ago, when Hurricane Sandy swept across the South Shore. more

By Tyler Marko | 9/21/17

Can natural disasters help restore national unity?

Hurricane Harvey was a brutal reminder that storms happen. We Long Islanders who lived through Hurricane Sandy, like Louisianans who lived through Hurricane Katrina, can only shudder to think . . . more

9/7/17

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

Nassau County’s Office of Emergency Management is collecting supplies for Hurricane Harvey victims at Grant Park in Hewlett.

Five Towners mobilize Harvey help

Though Hurricane Sandy was nearly five years ago, Five Towns residents vividly remember the devastation the storm brought — flooding, boats flung from piers, power outages — and people being out of their homes for months. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/1/17

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