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Lawrence High School was one of several public structures in the Five Towns damaged during Hurricane Sandy. The state said it will reimburse municipalities for the remaining 10 percent of Sandy-related repairs.

Local governments in Nassau and Suffolk counties are expected to share $145 million in state money — out of a total of $175 million — to cover the outstanding 10 percent in Hurricane Sandy rebuilding costs that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) doesn’t reimburse. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/25/14

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald Moving between trucks and equipment to get to their gear will be a thing of the past for LCFD members when the renovations are done.

Firehouse extension nearing completion

The two-story extension that added about 4,000 square feet to Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department headquarters, at a cost of approximately $2 million, is nearing completion. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/15/14

Hurricane preparedness — or life after Sandy

Well, we were warned. For many years, at the start of each hurricane season, the people of Long Island were reminded that a major hurricane could hit our area. more

8/28/13

Hurricane Sandy ripped through the Woodmere Bay Yacht Club in East Rockaway. Members hope to have the Cooke Street building repaired by May.

Dropping anchor on a new clubhouse

Woodmere Bay Yacht Club member Charles Mohr just finished rebuilding his Bay Park home after Tropical Storm Irene, when Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island and tore through Mohr’s house. Sandy also damaged the East Rockaway clubhouse of the 66-year-old group. more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 3/20/13

Global warming could bring us more Sandys

Quick: Where do East Coast hurricanes originate? A. Antarctica B. The Southern Ocean C. The Sahara Desert D. The Indian Ocean. more

12/6/12

Remember Irene? Be prepared — it's hurricane season

Last August, Tropical Storm Irene hit Long Island hard, ravaging neighborhoods across the South Shore. There was massive flooding, thousands of downed trees and widespread property damage. more

8/9/12

Chaya, Avigail and Shani Roth celebrated Hanukkah in Hewlett as 2011 came to a close.

Five Towns Year in Review

From January to December, 2011 was an interesting year in the Five Towns from a number of students earning recognition for their scholastic work to the damage of Tropical Storm Irene and the Lawrence football team winning the Nassau County Conference III title. more

12/30/11

'Mean Irene' delivers a punishing blow

I remember when the real estate agent first took my wife and me to what would become our home in south Merrick nine years ago. We pulled up across the street from the quaint split-level, with white shingles and an aging gray roof. We instantly fell in love. more

9/9/11

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