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During Hurricane Sandy, a 10-foot tidal surge raced up the canal that leads to Cammans Pond in south Merrick, scattering floating docks, personal watercraft and boats and causing flooding on local streets. Storm-drain flapper valves would have done nothing to stop that surge, said Brian Schneider, deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Public Works.
Stopping the ocean in a hurricane –– or not
South Shore residents have returned to their normal lives in the months since Hurricane Sandy, but many people’s thoughts are starting to turn to the potential for another big storm. Is it possible to stop the floodwaters that inundated coastal neighborhoods? they wonder. more
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Dylan Palha, far left, 5, with his siblings Liam, 10, and Natalie, 6, from Seaford enjoyed the show.
Happy birthday America! Take a look at these pictures to see how Nassau County celebrated America in Eisenhower Park
The sky above Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre was aglow on July 1 as thousands of people enjoyed the annual TD Bank “Celebrate America” event. Visitors young and old donning … more
The East Meadow Fire Department was assisting people stuck in their cars along North Jerusalem Road during the Sept. 29 rain storm.
Coastal flood advisory in effect through 1 p.m. for Nassau County's South Shore
After Friday's torrential storm which prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency for several counties and brought up to 7 inches of rain to Long Island, the National Weather Service has a coastal flood advisory in effect on Saturday through 1 p.m., for the South Shore of Nassau County. more
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Water quality was on the table at a meeting last month with the League of Women Voters of East Nassau.
Addressing Long Island drinking water issues, concerns
A packed house attended a meeting on April 17 with the League of Women Voters of East Nassau to learn about the pressing issues of water quality and consumption on Long Island. more
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Rina Visvanathan, at left, was awarded the Fred Frankel Memorial Scholarship and is off to the University of Virginia.
Congrats grads: East Meadow Kiwanis awards high school seniors with scholarships
East Meadow Kiwanis awarded its annual scholarships to East Meadow High School graduating seniors Srinidhi Chinnadurai, David Schiller, Victoria Saskin, and W.T. Clarke High School graduating seniors … more
East Meadow High School seniors celebrated their completion of high school at their graduation ceremony on June 24.
Oh the places these East Meadow graduates will go! See the pictures from their graduation day
On June 23 and 24, graduates from W.T Clarke High School and East Meadow High School, respectively, took their final steps as high schoolers. Crowds of cheering family members, friends and school … more
Tom Suozzi has won the special election to replace former Congressman George Santos, flipping New York's 3rd Congressional District from Republican to Democrat.
Tom Suozzi makes a triumphant return to Congress
After a contentious special election, Tom Suozzi has won back his old seat in Congress with 5.8. Despite a vigorous campaign by his Republican opponent Mazi Melesa Pilip, Suozzi’s election … more
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Jewish War Veterans is celebrating 128 years in 2024. Post 652 recognized the milestone at a luncheon. Joel Greenberg, Gary Glick, Susan Helsinger and Ed Freeberg at the luncheon on April 18.
Jewish War Veterans celebrate 128th anniversary
Nassau County’s local Jewish War Veterans Post 652 gathered for a luncheon on April 18 at Congregation Ohav Shalom to celebrate the anniversary. more
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Robert O'Brien clears snow from the front of his home on Rockaway Parkway in Valley Stream.
Another snow day [Photo gallery]
Snow began on the South Shore Thursday afternoon and continued through Friday, closing all schools in the area. more
Mark Torres, host of ‘It Came From the Radio,’ manned a booth at EMCon, and also ran a radio play on Sunday.
EMCon: Where comics meets community spirit at the East Meadow library
Lovers of comics, anime, sci-fi, pop culture and more found a place to enjoy everything at the annual EMCon, held on April 20 and 21 at the East Meadow Public Library. more
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