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I hate the smell of Hurricane Sandy. It’s the smell of decay. more
What I saw: lines of people, bundled against the cold, gas containers in hand, waiting, shuffling their feet to keep warm, waiting even longer than they thought possible for enough gasoline to get their cars going. more
Weary homeowners battered by Hurricane Sandy began to trickle into the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s mobile Disaster Recovery Center at Nassau Community College’s Student Union, a red-brick building on the west side of the campus, when it opened last Friday. The center was set up to help homeowners who suffered losses in the massive storm to file for grants that will enable them to rebuild. more
Every year, hundreds of Long Island homes suffer fires that leave the lives of their occupants in shambles. more
As temperatures surpassed 90 degrees on Wednesday for the first time this year, many Lynbrook residents took to the Lynbrook Municipal Pool to seek some relief from the heat. People of all ages swam, … more
Over the past two weeks, gas prices on Long Island have risen nearly 8 cents per gallon, with the statewide average topping out at $3.38, the highest it’s been since October 2008. These surges don’t stop at the pump. more
Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more
Q. What can you tell me about solar on my house? Do I need a permit and will it really make sense for me? I am near retirement and if I downsize in about 10 years, I don't know if it's really worth it. more
The Herald asked local residents, “What did you do to keep cool during the recent heat waves that hit our area? Their photos told the story, from sprinklers to pool fun — and some are quite literally enjoying the “dog days of summ more
Q. I want to change my home heating system to something that uses biomass, to save money and energy, but I’m not sure it would be allowed in this area. I’d want to burn wood chips, animal pellets or corn. What’s your take on this idea? more
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