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Town Councilman Anthony D'Esposito announced on Tuesday that he has accepted an administrative assistant position at the Nassau County Board of Elections.

D’Esposito takes Board of Elections position

Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito announced on Tuesday that he had accepted a full-time position at the Nassau County Board of Elections as an administrative assistant specializing in … more

2/27/18

Pickup or delivery, it’s all good

At first glance, Osteria Due Amici appears to be a typical, small pizzeria — pizza oven, open counter, tiled walls, refrigerated beverage cabinet and two tables with chairs. But one taste of . . . more

By Terry Biener | 1/26/18

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

The storm barrier feasibility study is in its early stages and should take about three years to complete, said Clifford Jones, the chief of planning for the New York District U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.

Hurricane barrier feasibility study begins

Could large, movable storm “gates” protect local South Shore communities from catastrophic damage in future hurricanes? more

By Mike Smollins and Ben Strack | 2/28/17

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

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