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Frank Zerbe’s bulkhead was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, and, 18 months later, he needs funding to rebuild it.

Patty Vacchio lost her Inwood home in Hurricane Sandy. While some things have improved, she said, she doesn’t believe that people in her situation are any better off nearly 18 months after the storm. more

By Vanessa Parker | 4/23/14

Inwood resident Eleanor Grimando, who grew up on Bayswater Boulevard, had to demolish her childhood home after Hurricane Sandy damaged it. Her new prefabricated home was lifted into place in July.

Hurricane victims striving for normalcy

“Life as we knew it changed so much, and we need to focus on a new way of life,” Inwood resident Eleanor Grimando said as she stood at the kitchen counter in her new prefabricated house, nearly a year after Hurricane Sandy left her with no choice but to demolish her childhood home on Bayswater Boulevard. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/25/13

Five Towns residents got an opportunity to give their opinions on what projects are important to them at the Community Reconstruction committee meeting. At left Town of Hempstead Senior Plan Examiner Rebecca Furst and state planner Frank Fish, center, spoke with community members.

Repairing the Five Towns

With $27.6 million in funding for projects that could help mitigate future damage from storms such as Hurricane Sandy at stake, residents, especially from Meadowmere Park, made their case for what is needed at public meeting No. 1 of the Five Towns Community Reconstruction program committee on Oct. 17. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/23/13

Three people were injured and one woman had to be extricated from a vehicle after a two-car crash in Lawrence.

Nassau Expressway car crash injures three

Two women and one man were injured in a two-car crash at the intersection of Nassau Expressway and Bay Boulevard in Lawrence at 3 p.m. on Sept. 15, according to Lawrence-Cedarhurst Chief John McHugh. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/17/13

Meadowmere Park residents restored their community garden, which was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Nearly 30 neighborhood children helped paint the sign, designed by resident Katie Bennett.

Planting seeds of recovery

Lorraine Gogel choked back tears as she pointed out the many still-vacant houses nearly 10 months after Hurricane Sandy destroyed almost all of the 89 residences in Meadowmere Park, where she has lived for the past 30 years. more

By Ann Friedman | 8/14/13

The Comanche Raiders Long Island’s Family Band was part of the Hewlett Fire Department procession.

Firefighters on parade in the Five Towns [Photo gallery]

The annual 3rd Battalion fire department parade was hosted by the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department this year and took place on Aug. 3. more

8/7/13

The Kiwanis of the Five Towns held the 40th annual Marty Mongoni Golf Outing at the Woodmere Club. A portion of the money raised will be donated to community fire departments.

Five Towns Kiwanis golf outing raises over $20K [Photo gallery]

More than $20,000 was raised through the Kiwanis of the Five Towns 40th annual Marty Mongoni Golf Outing held at the Woodmere Club on Monday. There were 92 golfers and 106 people attended the dinner at the club, Kiwanis member Tom Cohen said. more

7/24/13

The Hebrew Academy for Special Children in Woodmere held its annual Fireman are our Friends Day. Meadowmere Park chief’s aid Jason Hagler, Chiefs aid, informed the children about who to call in an emergency and not to be afraid of firefighters.

Making friends with the firefighters [Photo gallery]

Firefighters from two Five Towns fire departments — Woodmere and Meadowmere Park — and approximately 150 pre-school to fourth grade Hebrew Academy for Special Children (HASC) became better acquainted at the Woodmere school’s annual Firemen are our Friends Day on May 29. more

6/5/13

Kevin Carrero, a lifelong resident of Meadowmere Park and the community's fire chief, is the Nassau Herald Person of the Year.

Nassau Herald Person of the year 2012: Kevin Carrero

Kevin Carrero, a lifelong resident of Meadowmere Park and its fire chief, took on a large role in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the biggest emergency in the community’s history, opening the firehouse to his neighbors and helping to rebuild this small enclave of homes. The Herald is proud to name Carrero its 2012 Person of the Year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/27/12

Five Towns residents and those in Atlantic Beach and Meadowmere Park can vote at their respective firehouses for district commissioners on Dec. 11.

Casting votes for special district commissioners

Residents in the Five Towns, Atlantic Beach and Meadowmere Park can go to the polls in their communities to vote for fire and water district commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 11. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/5/12

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