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Anna Kirby from Calhoun was presented with the first place essay award by SSWA President Claudia Borecky, center, and Joan Carter.

Bellmore-Merrick students say, 'Never Again'

The South Shore Women’s Alliance last week presented awards to the winners of their “Never Again” essay and poster contest to two Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students, who put to paper their thoughts on gun violence. more

By Erik Hawkins | 4/29/18

The South Shore Symphony appears at the Madison Theatre on Saturday.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Performances/On Stage In The Heights The acclaimed musical about a community on the brink of change, Thursday and Friday, March 22-23, 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 24, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 25, … more

3/22/18

Claudia Borecky and the South Shore Women’s Caucus discussed how they could address gun violence.

South Shore Women's Caucus mulls gun violence solutions

The South Shore Women’s Caucus held a moment of silence for the 17 children killed in the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., at the beginning of their Feb. 21 meeting at the Merrick Golf Club Clubhouse. “We cannot sit back and do nothing about this,” Claudia Borecky, caucus chairwoman, said. “We can’t let . . . [another] mother’s child die.” more

By Alexandra Ramey | 3/1/18

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

Protect the wetlands, our only defense in a hurricane

In short order over the last three weeks, two Category 4 hurricanes — Harvey and Irma — slammed into the U.S., wreaking havoc in Texas and Florida. At press time, what was left of Irma was pushing north from Florida. The destruction has been massive. more

9/14/17

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