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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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In the dugout, players on the Nationals cheered for a teammate who got a hit.
Opening day for Hewlett-Woodmere Little League [Photo gallery]
Hewlett-Woodmere Little League opened its season with a slate of games at Grant Park in Hewlett last Sunday. more
The Five Towns Community Center's Board of Trustees are entrusted with making decisions that will hopefully keep the center running for another 105 years.
Five Towns Community Center celebrates 105 years [Photo gallery]
The Five Towns Community Center marked its 105th anniversary with a party at the Lawrence building on April 6. more
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
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Five Towns villages will receive an increase in money for road repair projects. Atlantic Beach village is in the process of fixing its boardwalk, which was damaged in Hurricane Sandy.
Five Towns villages receive bump for road upgrades
Seven villages in the Five Towns area are expected to receive an increase in money that is targeted to pay for local highway, road and bridge repair projects. more
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Cedarhurst homeowner Ilanit Sternberg fired contractor Scott Dellahoy on Jan. 4, after what she called a “horrendous” job of plastering the walls.
Vetting your contractor and customer
It began with the best of intentions. Scott Dellahoy, a fire chief from the upstate Ellery Center Fire Department, traveled down from the western New York town of Dewittville to aid fellow firefighters after Hurricane Sandy struck. more
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Howard Taub, owner of the Sunny Atlantic Beach Club, has been paying for repairs out of his own pocket in order to get the club open for Mother’s Day on May 12.
Atlantic Beach beach clubs battle back
The loss of all the oceanfront cabanas, lockers, shower and steam rooms and part of the upper deck in Hurricane Sandy did not dissuade The Shores owner Brian Bezalel, and he plans to open the Atlantic Beach club as scheduled on Memorial Day weekend. more
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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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Eyes on the prize: Nearly 2-year-old Addison Dugan, a relative of Adam Barsel, views one of the trophies presented to the winning teamas.
Playing hoops in memory of Adam Barsel [Photo gallery]
The annual Five Towns Community Chest Youth Board Basketball Tournament was held at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns new gymnasium in Lawrence on March 17. more
Mirror Mirror is co-owned by Lena Schajer, left,and Shelley Fico, right. In the center is their graphic designer, Stacy Longo.
Fashioning a clothing store grand opening [Photo gallery]
Mirror Mirror, a contemporary women’s clothing and accessory store held a grand opening party on March 16. The four-hour afternoon event included a red carpet entrance for patrons, a DJ and refreshments. more
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