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Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Hofstra’s Vice President for Business Development introduced the program.
Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.
“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more
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Friday's torrential storm dropped as much as 7 inches of rain on Long Island.
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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A car drove through partial treated sewage on Rhame Avenue.
State of emergency issued for Bay Park, Baldwin
A state of emergency has been declared for certain homes in East Rockaway and Baldwin, according to Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, to help eliminate threats to public … more
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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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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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The Brohm family, friends, and New York Islanders staff outside their home on April 19.
New York Islanders ‘Surprise & Delight’ family in tough times
The New York Islanders stopped by the home of a family in tough times. more
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Senior Rabbi Joshua Dorsch, center, was officially installed at the Merrick Jewish Centre on Saturday. He was joined by members of his family, including from left, Deborah-Jo Essrog, Jay Dorsch, his wife, Stef Dorsch , Sandi Millman, Asher Millman.
Jewish community of Merrick-Bellmore embarks on new era with Rabbi Joshua Dorsch
Though Senior Rabbi Joshua Dorsch began his journey as the spiritual leader of the Merrick Jewish Centre last summer, he was officially installed last Saturday in a ceremony full of love, laughter, memories and hope at the synagogue. more
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It was a great weekend for Kids Fest, held annually by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce. State Senator Steve Rhoads with chamber representatives, Christine Mooney, Lori Berger, and Marian Fraker-Gutin.
Fairs, funnel cakes and fun times: South Shore neighbors unite at Kids Fest
With beautiful, warm days that felt like summer, the annual Kids Fest, hosted by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, went off successfully this past weekend. more
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Sydney Brewer, left, a junior at Kennedy High School, helped the school purchase 60 Stop the Bleed kits, which can save lives in emergencies. Above, Brewer worked with Catherine Dunckley, a Stop the Bleed trainer from Northwell Health.
John F. Kennedy students learn how to 'Stop the Bleed'
Sydney Brewer, a junior at John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, has been working hard to protect her fellow students. The 17-year-old has raised $3,000 to purchase 60 Stop the Bleed kits, which can help save lives in emergencies. more
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Abigail Ptacek has been donating backpacks to the North Bellmore schools for 12 years. Ptacek, right, with Janet Pollitt the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction.
Abigail Ptacek donates time her time and backpacks to North Bellmore School District
Abigail Ptacek fondly remembers the day she first donated backpacks to the North Bellmore School District, in the summer of 2012. more
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