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One of the projects that the grants will fund is the installation of a kayak launch in Freeport, similar to this one that was built in Wantagh Park.
State announces hundreds of thousands of dollars for major South Shore projects
New York’s secretary of state, Rossana Rosado, recently announced that $668,385 in grants have been awarded to fund 16 projects for Long Island municipalities to help preserve the South Shore Estuary Reserve. more
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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
The Dragon Wheel roller coaster and other rides, attractions and food are all part of the 33rd annual Community Chest South Shore Fair this weekend at Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park.
Having fun and helping their neighbors in need
From Oct. 7 through Oct. 9 people can head to Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park for the 33rd annual Community Chest South Shore Fair. Music, rides, food and games are the attractions to help support the organization that aids other local groups as well as people in need. more
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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
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
South Shore Camps kept the fun going in East Rockaway this summer, offering many activities for children to enjoy.
South Shore camps a big hit in East Rockaway this summer
Almost 30 years ago, Director Joe Lores opened the South Shore Basketball Camp in East Rockaway because he wanted to get children interested in the sport, which he coached at the high school. Now, he said, he sees some of his former campers enroll their children. more
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Government officials are seeking to renovate Hempstead Lake State Park, but residents are concerned about the environmental and historical impact.
$35M renovation to Hempstead Lake State Park prompts concerns
The New York State Parks Department hosted an environmental review hearing for a proposed $35 million project to rejuvenate Hempstead Lake State Park last week at Hempstead Town Hall, but residents and businesses expressed concerns. more
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At a meeting at Operation SPLASH headquarters in Freeport on June 26, a panel offered an update on the study of the aqueduct running underneath Sunrise Highway. Members of the panel included Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, left; Brian Schneider, assistant to the deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Public Works; Rob Walker, Nassau County deputy executive; Mike Martino, Suez community affairs director and Alan Weyland, Suez director of operations.
Sunrise Highway aqueduct deemed ‘viable host’
County officials announced last week that they are accepting design proposals from engineering firms after a three-month study confirmed that a 110-year-old aqueduct running underneath Sunrise Highway is a “viable host pipe” to transport treated sewage from the South Shore Water Reclamation Facility in Bay Park to the ocean outfall pipe at the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant on the Wantagh-Seaford border. more
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Eisenhower Park is the setting for the lively patriotic light show on Saturday, drawing enthusiastic crowds that gather yearly.
Patriotic spectacle lights up Long Island
Get ready to mark the nation’s birthday with some lively celebrations. more
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Flames, which started in a spray booth inside South Shore Collision on May 5, reached the Island Park businesses’ roof.
Firefighters respond to blaze at South Shore Collision
Congestion around the Barnum Island Bridge was heavier than normal on May 5 as fire trucks responding to a blaze at South Shore Collision blocked a lane of traffic. more
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