More than two years after Hurricane Sandy damaged thousands of trees throughout Long Beach, resulting in their removal and prompting actor Billy Crystal and city officials to call on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for their replacement, the city presented a comprehensive plan last week to restore the aesthetic of tree-lined streets.
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By Matthew Ern
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2/26/15
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A red sedan slid off Merrick Road at 9:10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, as it traveled east between Babylon Road and Lindenmere Drive, clipping one tree and slamming into another in front of Levy-Lakeside Elementary School in Merrick.
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By Brian Racow
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2/13/15
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Rainy weather couldn’t stop Bellmore residents from celebrating the holidays last weekend, as crowds of local folks gathered in Bellmore Village for the Chamber of Commerce of the …
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/17/14
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At its Dec. 8 meeting, the Lawrence School District’s Board of Education unanimously approved a restructuring plan that is to take effect next September, and includes creating upper and lower schools in what is now the middle school and closing the Number Five School.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/17/14
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The holidays are the favorite time of year for many people, and it’s easy to understand why: families celebrate, gathering from far and wide. Happiness is the hope and everyone’s wish.
So let’s keep it that way.
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12/11/14
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Achill was in the air on Sunday afternoon as the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce ushered in the holiday season with its tree and menorah lighting ceremony at Triangle Park, across from the train station.
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12/11/14
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Despite the chilly temperatures, dozens gathered on Sunday night in downtown Merrick to ring in the holidays with the lighting of the community’s large Christmas tree and menorah at Merrick Avenue and Veterans Memorial Plaza.
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12/10/14
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Festive crowds came out for the annual Rockville Centre tree lighting at the Village Green. Students from South Side High School performed holiday songs. Miranda Cosgrove turned on the lights for the …
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12/10/14
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The rain drops were falling at a steady pace, but that did not stop the Seaford Fire Department’s 41st annual tree lighting ceremony for going on as planned last Saturday night.
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12/10/14
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The Merrick Chamber of Commerce is busily preparing for the arrival of Santa Claus on Saturday, Dec. 6 ...
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12/3/14
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