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St. Patrick’s is so much bigger than one day

St. Patrick’s Day is in reality no longer a one-day festive occasion celebrated on March 17, but an almost three-week-long celebration full of parades, luncheons, dinners and parties. more

By Peter King | 3/15/24

While many boats were swept away in the storm, some, like these in Island Park, were thrust onto land, settling next to waterfront homes.

Remembering the toll Sandy took

When Superstorm Sandy hit on Oct. 29, 2012, it devastated the South Shore. No storm in living memory had caused so much destruction. Though reconstruction is well under way, there are many who … more

10/30/14

The governor’s decision is a threat to education equity

As the superintendent of schools for our community, I am deeply troubled by a recent decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul that threatens to destabilize our education system. The removal of “save harmless” from the foundation aid formula is not just a bureaucratic adjustment; it is a direct attack on our children’s future and the viability of our schools. more

By Kishore Kuncham | 3/15/24

A sweet, long story of chocolates

Celebrating its 71st year in business, Emile’s Candies is one of Long Island’s last old-fashioned chocolate factories. more

By Terry Biener | 5/6/24

Q: Can you present 6 Basic Steps To Legacy Planning

A: What long-term impact do you want to have on the people and causes that are important to you? Legacy questions are tough and estate planning, an essential part of documenting your … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 4/18/16

After Sandy, the Jones Beach boardwalk was rebuilt with Brazilian hardwood to enable it to withstand a storm the strength of Sandy.

Destroyed by Sandy, Jones Beach is back

Jones Beach, a spit of sand with 6.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches, had no barrier island to protect it against Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012. It was the barrier island, and so it took the … more

By Scott Brinton | 10/30/14

Trusts and Estates Law

Q: I have two minor children from my previous marriage, and want to be sure that everything I have goes to them. I am planning on having a Will prepared, but want to be … more

By Nathaniel L. Corwin | 12/22/14

FOR SALE: Sandy homes on the auction block

Kendall and Ciro Frulio and daughters Olivia and Emma were living in a quaint home on Franklin Street in East Rockaway, within the village limits but blocks from the Bay Park border, when Hurricane … more

By Mary Malloy and Julie Mansmann mmalloy@liherald.com or jmansmann@liherald.com | 4/29/15

Personal Injury Law

Q: While working at a construction site, a slab of granite fell from a forklift onto my foot. Currently, I am receiving workers’ compensation benefits for my injuries but do I also … more

By Michael Serpico | 7/22/15

The problems with bumper-sticker governance

Bumper-sticker slogans and politics have always been inseparable, like peanut butter and jelly. Throughout the history of campaigning, politicians have employed succinct, often widely known but ambiguous sayings to seek the approval of prospective voters. But these slogans’ recent transition from catchy phrases to foundational theories of governmental policy has had negative consequences, particularly in New York. more

By Brian Curran | 3/1/24

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