News Features
Sort by: Featured Most recent
44 results total, viewing 21 - 30
Ralph Isaacs, a retired Lawrence Middle School teacher, said that he plans to remain in Long Beach after Hurricane Sandy ravaged his one-story home, which is halfway between the Long Beach Medical Center and the city’s boardwalk. Above, Isaacs in his kitchen nearly three weeks after the storm struck.
Sandy survivors sticking it out in heavily battered Long Beach
In better times, Ralph Isaacs drove his family from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon in a rented RV. He loved living in the RV. Now he dreads it. For nearly two weeks after Hurricane Sandy pummeled the South Shore, he lived in one, parked in front of his one-story Long Beach home. more
|
Pets need post-Sandy help, too
Grateful residents — and their pets — welcomed North Shore Animal League America to East Rockaway on Nov. 15 when members of the no-kill shelter came to hand out pet food for those residents … more
|
After seeing the hard work of the National Guard following Hurricane Sandy, Cashmere Rios, owner of Mia’s Restaurant, invited 100 National Guard members over for a free meal. Pictured with Rios were Mayor Ed Fare, third from left, Village Clerk Bob Barra, holding flag, and members of the National Guard.
Restaurant helps those who help
Since Hurricane Sandy hit late last month, thousands of people have flocked to the area to hand out supplies and help those in need. For all their support, one local business owner wanted to do something nice for members of the National Guard who are stationed on Long Island to show her appreciation. more
|
Hungry Harbor Road, at the south end of the village, an area that has long been in the high-risk flood zone, experienced coastal flooding from Hurricane Sandy. Gibson, added to the zone in 2009, stayed mostly dry.
Sandy: true test of the flood maps?
Residents and village officials agree: Hurricane Sandy was the storm that truly tested whether the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood maps of Valley Stream are valid. The consensus? They are not. more
|
Mary Malloy
Guess who's coming to shower?
I came home from work one day last week, weary and a bit overwhelmed from trying to tell the hundreds of local stories that came out of Hurricane Sandy, but happy that I was lucky enough to have my … more
|
Long Island, my home, even after Hurricane Sandy
There comes a moment in a monster hurricane such as Sandy when you question why you live on Long Island, this 118-mile-long spit of glacial debris deposited in the Atlantic Ocean from the mainland 20,000 years ago. more
|
Should more than five gallons of oil spill from a damaged tank the incident must be reported to the DEC.
Spill numbers increase in Nassau County
Updated Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Over half the reported hazardous material spills on Long Island after Hurricane Sandy have been reported in Nassau County, according to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officials said. more
|
Valley Stream schools open Friday
All Valley Stream schools will be open on Friday, Nov. 9, only the second day of classes in the past two weeks. more
FEMA rental assistance increased
The amount of temporary rental assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for victims of Hurricane Sandy is increasing by 25 percent, according to Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineloa). more
|
Bagels, dough and other baked goods at Magic Bagels on Merrick Road had to be thrown out after the business lost power for four days because of Hurricane Sandy.
Businesses look to rebound after Sandy
As Valley Stream residents continue to pick up the pieces left behind by Hurricane Sandy, so too are the local businesses, many of which had to close their doors for several days. more
|
« Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© 2024, Richner Communications · 2 Endo Blvd · Garden City, NY · (516) 569-4000
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions