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Hurricane Sandy ripped across the South Shore on Oct. 29, 2012.

We had never seen a tempest the likes of Hurricane Sandy before, one so mammoth, so fierce, that it wiped out whole shoreline communities while leaving much of the rest of the Northeast in tatters, … more

10/30/14

Living with the Bay would transform Mill River, making it safer in future storms.

Coming back stronger than before

In June, a proposal to strengthen Long Island’s waterways, starting with Mill River in Rockville Centre, was awarded millions of dollars in federal funding. The project, called Living with the … more

By Alex Costello | 10/30/14

After Sandy, the Jones Beach boardwalk was rebuilt with Brazilian hardwood to enable it to withstand a storm the strength of Sandy.

Destroyed by Sandy, Jones Beach is back

Jones Beach, a spit of sand with 6.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches, had no barrier island to protect it against Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012. It was the barrier island, and so it took the … more

By Scott Brinton | 10/30/14

While many boats were swept away in the storm, some, like these in Island Park, were thrust onto land, settling next to waterfront homes.

Remembering the toll Sandy took

When Superstorm Sandy hit on Oct. 29, 2012, it devastated the South Shore. No storm in living memory had caused so much destruction. Though reconstruction is well under way, there are many who … more

10/30/14

More than 1,000 women took part in the Chalah Bake as part of the Shabbos Project at the Sands Atlantic Beach on Oct. 23.

Dough rising over the sands of Atlantic Beach [Photo gallery]

More than 1,000 Jewish women — Orthodox to unaffiliated — from the Five Towns and other communities gathered to bake challah bread at the Sands Atlantic Beach on Oct. 23. more

10/30/14

Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s Homecoming was filled with a variety of games. Sophia Shlomm, right, and another contestant took part in the donut eating contest.

Reuniting at LWA’s homecoming [Photo gallery]

Homecoming at Lawrence Woodmere Academy included two soccer games, rides and games, class booths, a variety of food and an alumni reunion on Oct. 18. more

10/29/14

During Hurricane Sandy, widespread damage occurred through the Five Towns. In Cedarhurst, the storm took down this tree, which also damaged power lines and caused outages for several days.

Not much has changed after Hurricane Sandy

When Hurricane Sandy struck the Five Towns two years ago, flooding damaged homes, schools and businesses, the storm caused a community-wide power outage created fuel shortages and punctured a hole in the collective security. more

By Vanessa Parker | 10/29/14

Halloween and Your Pet

Q: My dog is always trying to get into my child's candy. Is there anything I need to worry about? A: Halloween is almost here, and children await the fun of trick-or-treating. But … more

By Central Veterinary Associates | 10/24/14

Droopy Eyelids

Q: My eyelids have started to get droopy and are beginning to interfere with my vision. It seems that I’m looking through my eyelashes when driving, reading, and watching TV. … more

By Samuel Baharestani, MD | 10/23/14

Styes

Q: My eyelid suddenly became swollen, red, and painful. I was told that it may be a stye. How can I treat this? A: Styes are one of the most common … more

By Samuel Baharestani, MD | 10/9/14

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