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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

By Scott Brinton | 4/10/13

Sofie Glassman, an East Meadow High School sophomore, spoke about her experiences with antisemitism at a public forum held by the Nassau County Legislative Task Force.

Community members shed light on antisemitism

“A girl told me I wasn’t allowed to play with her because I was Jewish,” Sofie Glassman, an East Meadow High School sophomore, said. She and others shared their experiences with antisemitism … more

By Mallory Wilson & Hernesto Galdamez | 5/21/23

Dylan Palha, far left, 5, with his siblings Liam, 10, and Natalie, 6, from Seaford enjoyed the show.

Happy birthday America! Take a look at these pictures to see how Nassau County celebrated America in Eisenhower Park

The sky above Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre was aglow on July 1 as thousands of people enjoyed the annual TD Bank “Celebrate America” event. Visitors young and old donning … more

7/9/23

The East Meadow Fire Department was assisting people stuck in their cars along North Jerusalem Road during the Sept. 29 rain storm.

Coastal flood advisory in effect through 1 p.m. for Nassau County's South Shore

After Friday's torrential storm which prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency for several counties and brought up to 7 inches of rain to Long Island, the National Weather Service has a coastal flood advisory in effect on Saturday through 1 p.m., for the South Shore of Nassau County. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/29/23

My building’s in need of a tenant

Q. I have a building that has been unoccupied for three years. I bought it because it was going to have a long-term tenant. They backed out, so I need to get the building rented. more

By Monte Leeper | 5/5/23

It's long past time for action at the Bay Park plant

The effort to rebuild our communities after Hurricane Sandy’s devastation has not been without a sense of urgency, especially when it comes to reconstructing homes and critical infrastructure “stronger, smarter and safer.” more

1/31/13

W.T. Clarke High School students Ricardo Canales, third from left, Claire Baek and Chae Ryeong Kim were selected as exhibiting artists for the Long Island’s Best Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum exhibition. Also pictured is the district’s Art Department Chairperson Heather Anastasio, far left, art teacher Jeannene Arcuri, second from left, art teacher Marlena Dentrone, second from right, and the district’s Director of Music and Art Kelly Nixon.

District students honored as ‘Best Young Artists’

The East Meadow School District congratulates East Meadow High School student Emily DeRosa and W.T. Clarke High School students Claire Baek, Ricardo Canales and Chae Ryeong Kim who were selected as … more

5/14/23

Rina Visvanathan, at left, was awarded the Fred Frankel Memorial Scholarship and is off to the University of Virginia.

Congrats grads: East Meadow Kiwanis awards high school seniors with scholarships

East Meadow Kiwanis awarded its annual scholarships to East Meadow High School graduating seniors Srinidhi Chinnadurai, David Schiller, Victoria Saskin, and W.T. Clarke High School graduating seniors … more

7/9/23

Harper Gregory, 5, of East Meadow, had a sign ready for marathoners who wanted an extra boost.

Runners make history at L.I. marathon

East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park was abuzz with excitement this past weekend for what was both the starting and finishing line for the Jovia Long Island Marathon. The weather was warm and sunny as … more

5/14/23

Maestro Louis Panacciulli conducts the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, which he refers to as his “family.”

In tune with the Nassau Pops

Their absence has been sorely missed by Nassau Pops fans, CP Nassau, the concert’s beneficiary, and orchestra members. Now, after a three-year pandemic-imposed absence, Maestro Louis Panacciuilli and his orchestra are back on the Tilles Center stage with their popular gala concert in support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, next Sunday, Oct. 15. This year the orchestra welcomes Tony Danza and his band as their special guests. more

By Karen Bloom | 10/4/23

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