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Among the Fire Department’s duties in the wake of the storm was removing boats that floodwaters sent onto south Merrick streets, including these on Hewlett Avenue.

Sandy pushes Merrick Fire Department to its limit

With its raging floodwaters and fierce winds that gusted up to 85 miles per hour, Hurricane Sandy severely tested the Merrick Fire Department, but according to department spokesman Ron Luparello, Merrick’s bravest weathered the storm, aiding countless residents as they struggled to stay afloat in what many described as the “storm of the century.” more

By Scott Brinton | 11/13/12

Residents and business owners throughout the South Shore, like these residents in Long Beach on Monday afternoon, did their best to protect their property, even before the hurricane hit with maximum force later at night.

State offers hurricane safety tips

When the Storm Strikes · If you are traveling, find safe shelter immediately. · Have a plan for those with special needs, children, the elderly and pets. · Monitor local media … more

joc | 10/29/12

This house on Shore Road and Surf Drive in Bellmore is an example of devastation seen all over L.I.

South Shore slowly comes back to life after Sandy

Part one in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This week we begin in Bellmore-Merrick. In subsequent weeks we plan to spotlight recovery efforts in other communities. John Giammarino’s one-level house stood near the intersection of Bellmore Avenue and Clubhouse Road for 30 years. But only three years after the south Bellmore resident began renting the waterfront home, his landlord sent crews to rip out what was left of the walls. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/13/12

NuHealth's ambulatory centers will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

NuHealth's Ambulatory Centers at NUMC and at Family Health Centers will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 30

Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System announces that the ambulatory centers at NUMC and at the Family Health Centers will also be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 30th. Those … more

joc | 10/29/12

Long Island, my home, even after Hurricane Sandy

There comes a moment in a monster hurricane such as Sandy when you question why you live on Long Island, this 118-mile-long spit of glacial debris deposited in the Atlantic Ocean from the mainland 20,000 years ago. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/13/12

Downed trees, flooding, power flickers and fires have already been felt in Baldwin.

Sandy batters Baldwin

With Hurricane Sandy yet to truly reach Baldwin, scattered reports are already trickling in about her effects. more

Chris Connolly | 10/29/12

Umberto's in Franklin Square was boarded up and ready for Sandy. The restaurant plans to remain open as long as possible.

A look at Sandy's early destruction

Hurricane Sandy is already causing damage across the Franklin Square-Elmont area and all of Long Island. Trees are already down from high winds and hundreds are without power. At least 1,313 … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 10/29/12

Faces of desperation abound at Red Cross shelter

In a quiet corner of the main gymnasium at Nassau Community College’s athletic center in Garden City, where basketball games and wrestling matches are normally held, Red Cross volunteers have fashioned a small, makeshift daycare center out of room dividers, pinning up newsprint where children can draw pictures in crayon. There are books for reading as well, but little else. more

By Scott Brinton | 11/14/12

Adam and Adriana Kapusta put hazard tape on a tree to keep cars away from a downed tree in the east end of Valley Stream.

Sandy's impact being felt in Valley Stream

The brunt of Hurricane Sandy isn’t scheduled to hit the South Shore of Nassau County until this evening, but village officials and employees are already out in full force, gearing up for the impending storm. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Brian Croce | 10/29/12

American Red Cross Disaster Action Team member Brielle Hills, an Oceanside resident, outside the NCC’s physical education center that served as a county shelter during Hurricane Sandy.

Red Cross stresses staying safe

As the wind drove rain across the parking lot of Nassau Community College American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) member Steve Bayer carried his clipboard through the school’s physical education center helping to oversee the sheltering of 365 people on Monday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/29/12

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