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Under the governor’s proposal, LIPA would be reduced to five members.

Governor proposes privatization of L.I.'s utilities

Following months of deliberation regarding the future of the Long Island Power Authority, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed legislation that would privatize Long Island’s utility operations. more

By David Weingrad | 5/24/13

There were long lines at gas stations in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Price gouging gas stations face fines

More than two dozen gas stations, accused of excessively raising prices in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, will be paying fines to the state after settlements were announced on May 2 by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/2/13

Reporting on Sandy

By Mary Malloy | 5/2/13

Joan shreds on her Gibson Melody Maker and shows she still loves rock and roll.

Rockin' royalty Jetts into Rockville

When she first roared onto the stage in a black jumpsuit and leather jacket, pumping her fists at the crowd, Joan Jett’s voice could barely be heard. The crowd drowned her out with a repeating … more

By John Maher | 5/1/13

Gary Schall greets Facilities Director Chris Milano with an elbow bump at the ribbon-cutting.

A special kind of homecoming

“Homecoming” usually conjures images of colorful parade floats and hard-fought football games, but for the students, faculty and staff of East Rockaway and Lawrence high schools, the term has a more basic meaning: the return to their respective school buildings after months of repair following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. more

By Mary Malloy and Jeff Bessen | 4/24/13

Pre-apply for Sandy relief funds

Nassau County and New York State will again host a pre-registration assistance program this Saturday at three Nassau County Disaster Recovery Centers in Long Beach, Island Park and Seaford for Hurricane Sandy victims. more

4/19/13

The show must — and will — go on for Island Park Theatre Group!

Island Park Theatre Group is back with their production of Smokey Joe's Cafe after Mother Nature put plans for the production on hold last fall. more

By Mary Malloy | 4/18/13

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

By Scott Brinton | 4/10/13

Lengthy gasolines lines were commonplace across Nassau County following last October’s Hurricane Sandy.

State to provide grants for generators

The recently approved 2013-2014 state budget includes provisions to provide grants to gas stations that are prewired to receive or purchase generators during a declared fuel shortage emergency. more

By David Weingrad | 4/3/13

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

By Anthony Rifilato and Mary Malloy arifilato@liherald.com and mmalloy@liherald.com | 3/27/13

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