What is a windstorm? That might sound like a question with an obvious answer. And for the National Weather Service, it is. But in New York, there isn’t a single answer.
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By Gary Slavin
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4/6/23
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As I wrote this column Saturday — the first anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration — the federal government was shut down. By Monday, it appeared poised to get back to work, as a compromise deal to end the legislative stalemate was in the works . . .
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1/25/18
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A Hurricane Sandy Storm Recovery Resource Fair will be held at Kennedy High School in Bellmore on Tuesday, May 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.
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5/13/15
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Buying a home is more than just making a purchase — it’s one of the most important decisions in a person’s life. Owning a home can be a source of comfort, pride, security and stability. But …
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By Mary Malloy
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9/17/14
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Hurricane Sandy attacked without mercy, leaving more than a million Long Islanders without power and wrecking tens of thousands of homes near the shoreline. Then a second disaster struck.
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12/13/12
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It may be human nature to believe that the worst can never happen. Perhaps we can’t wrap our psyches around the thought of our homes and businesses –– our lives –– in tatters.
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11/15/12
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In 2011, the median property tax bill in Nassau County was $8,478, putting Nassau a close second to Westchester County for the highest property taxes in the country.
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10/24/12
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It is with a heavy heart that I write about the loss of Larry Elovich, my best friend.
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9/27/12
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This time last year, the Herald evaluated Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano’s midterm progress. We graded him on how well he had followed through with his campaign promises and how effectively he had dealt with the major issues facing the county.
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9/13/12
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The national housing crisis has hit a little too close to home. On Long Island, foreclosure rates have soared through the roof, with rates rising 50 percent in Suffolk County and nearly 34 percent in Nassau County.
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6/21/12
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