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In Merrick, floodwaters reached as far north as Merrick Road during Hurricane Sandy, spreading saltwater everywhere and stressing plants like this hydrangea outside the Merrick CVS. Though many plants appear to be dead, they could very well make a comeback in June or early July, experts say.

Saving stressed-out plants after Hurricane Sandy

When Hurricane Sandy struck on Oct. 29, it inundated thousands of South Shore yards with saltwater, which is awful for lawns and most plants. Over the past 4½ months, homeowners have watched helplessly as their hydrangeas have shriveled up, their boxwoods have turned rust-colored and their grass has become a mottled patch of brown and more brown. In many cases, years’ worth of yard work, valued at thousands of dollars, was seemingly destroyed in a single night. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/14/13

Katy Miller sang "Man of La Mancha" during the Young Artists performance at the Center for Adult Life Enrichment.

Displaying their singing talents [Photo gallery]

Several youthful singers exhibited their musical talent at a Young Artists of Long Island performance sponsored by the John and Florence Lawrence Foundation at the Center for Adult Life Enrichment in Hewlett on March 10. more

3/13/13

Chabad's annual Supperette was orgganized by from left Susy Adler, Mingy Dworcan, Suzanne Wallin and Chanie Wolowik.

Honoring their commitment to education [Photo gallery]

Math and recognition were the focus of the Chabad of Five Towns annual preschool Supperette on March 6. more

3/13/13

Comedian Stuart Rappaport, well-known in the Five Towns as an optometrist, entertained the audience.

Five Towns talent show raises $25K [Photo gallery]

A dozen talented Five Towns residents performed at the SULAM-LI-sponsored fundraiser talent show, “The Five Towns Got Talent,” at the Sephardic Temple in Cedarhurst on March 9. more

3/13/13

City Manager Jack Schnirman, right, Public Works Commissioner Jim LaCarrubba and Deputy DPW Commissioner Joe Febrizio met with representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers last Friday to discuss a new coastal protection project for Long Beach.

Funding for Army Corps project a go

Just days after city officials held a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss a plan to protect the barrier island from future storms like Hurricane Sandy, U.S. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/13/13

Representatives from five banks will be available in Long Beach March 4-9 to provide one-on-one assistance to homeowners seeking the release of Sandy insurance settlement funds.

Show me the money!

Some help for homeowners desperately waiting for insurance money to rebuild their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will be available next week, after New York State's Department of Financial … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/1/13

Hewlett native Robyn Schall provided plenty of laughs at the fundraiser.

Entertaining to pump up the fund [Photo gallery]

Approximately 220 people paid $65 per ticket for the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Endowment Fund comedy night fundraiser at the Bridgeview Yacht Club in Island Park on Feb. 22. more

2/27/13

Original prose, poetry and songs, along with favorite songs were presented by the participants.

Sharing their creativity with the community [Photo gallery]

Approximately 25 performers sang songs that they wrote or admire, shared poetry and their original prose during Vintage Open Mic Night held at Woodmere Middle School on Feb. 22. more

2/27/13

The Lawrence High School Chamber Orchestra entertained attendees at the dinner.

Honoring a district family, raising trip money [Photo gallery]

The Mazzitelli family, of Atlantic Beach, were honored at the inaugural Lawrence School District Music Parent Organization fundraiser dinner at the Imperial Room in Inwood on Feb. 21. more

2/27/13

Nzubechukwu Ezihie entertained the crowd with his impersonation of the late pop music superstar Michael Jackson.

Celebrating Black History in the Five Towns [Photo gallery]

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. members Evelyn Jackson and Annie Reyes spearheaded a night of commemorating Black History at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence on Feb. 21. more

2/27/13

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