Hurricane Sandy was our worst nightmare realized. This monster storm packed as much energy as two World War II era atomic bombs, causing massive destruction, the likes of which had not been seen since the Long Island Express of 1938, a now legendary Category III hurricane. Trapped on an island jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, we were front and center when Sandy attacked with a vengeance. Thousands of homes were inundated with seawater and sewage. Hundreds were left uninhabitable. Two and a half years later, we continue to rebuild our tattered shoreline. In this series we will look in the coming months at the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s ongoing effort to reconstruct worst-case homes, businesses and communities that Sandy ravaged on Oct. 29, 2012 — and the myriad issues that residents and officials face as they piece together our shredded infrastructure. At the same time, we will look at state and local officials’ efforts to reinforce Long Island in the hope that we might be able to withstand nature’s fury better when the next monster storm hits. —Scott Brinton, senior editor more

Late last month, Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony Santino held a Town Hall meeting that gave residents the chance to speak to town officials in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. In addition to … more

The South Nassau Water Authority is making progress on a potential public takeover of Liberty Water. Yet, even as progress is made, one question lingers: Is a public takeover of the utility even … more

Students at George Washington School, in West Hempstead, were excited to explore the world of engineering in one of their recent STEM projects. Teacher Samantha Kopping led students in creating … more

When a person spends their life giving back to the West Hempstead community, the community gives back tenfold. Vincent Muscarella and Steven Orlando were honored as the Person of the Year, for … more

Renowned trumpeter Damien Pacheco conducted a workshop for students at West Hempstead Secondary School on April 8. A trumpeter, composer and educator for more than 20 years, Pacheco shared his … more

Kevin Barnett allegedly walked into the West Hempstead Animal Hospital on July 1 holding an allegedly filthy, rancid-smelling blanket. Inside that blanket was his dog named Jessica, dead. The … more

Seven Malverne High School students have been awarded academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These students excelled in College Board assessments and schoolwork, … more

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained as a result of Hurricane Sandy. more

Thousands of Long Islanders had their homes and property destroyed during Hurricane Sandy and are now left to pick up the pieces. Fortunately for all, several nation organizations have been working around the clock in recent weeks to lend a helping hand. more