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Repairs of the storm-damaged home that Lynn Rollo, a Meadowmere Park resident, has lived in for 63 years are nearing an end, with only the outside and finishing touches yet to be completed.

“Life as we knew it changed so much, and we need to focus on a new way of life,” Inwood resident Eleanor Grimando said as she stood at the kitchen counter in her new prefabricated house, nearly a year after Hurricane Sandy left her with no choice but to demolish her childhood home on Bayswater Boulevard. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/25/13

Employment Law

Q: I am business owner who for years has provided unpaid internships to college students looking to gain experience in the work force. I have only recently learned that wage and hour laws may … more

By Paul F. Millus | 10/24/13

Real Estate Law

Q: I recently received a letter in the mail regarding my STAR tax exemption, and I do not understand. If I already have the STAR tax exemption on my home and also received an assessment reduction … more

By Richard G. Fromewick | 10/24/13

Sandy now a distant memory

For local residents, Oct. 29, 2012 will be one of a handful of historic dates that those on the south shore of Long Island will remember for the rest of their lives, talking about where they were … more

By Howard Schwach | 10/23/13

Wheelchair racer Peter Hawkins came in at just over 14 minutes.

Running to support Five Towns neighbors [Photo gallery]

In the first year of the Southwest Nassau Run Series, the Five Towns Community Chest held its third annual 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 20 that wound its way around the villages of Hewlett Harbor and Hewlett Neck, starting and ending at the high school. more

10/23/13

Overcoming obstacles and persevering after Sandy

It’s a difficult concept to understand; it leaves us distraught, unsettled, and discontent. The simple thought that our world can become so disjointed by the power of nature is worrisome. But perhaps we can learn from it. more

Elissa Candiotti | 10/23/13

Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach Estates and East Atlantic Beach residents had an opportunity to provide input to the Community Reconstruction program committee. Lead planner Cindy Camacho explained mitigation plans. At left, Pebble Cove resident Marc Hoffman.

Ideas compiled to avert storm damage

Ideas for allotting the more than $9 million in federal funds available to the Village of Atlantic Beach, the Atlantic Beach Estates and East Atlantic Beach for Hurricane Sandy relief were welcomed at a Community Reconstruction program meeting on Oct. 16. more

By Ann Friedman | 10/23/13

Learning life lessons from Sandy

I remember being on the brink of total sleep deprivation when Hurricane Sandy decided to drown my town, Atlantic Beach, with its salty wake and strong winds. Little did I know that I would be getting plenty of sleep in the days to come, because Sandy had done so much damage to Lawrence High School that it had to be closed for repairs. more

Carina Kohn | 10/23/13

Five Towns residents got an opportunity to give their opinions on what projects are important to them at the Community Reconstruction committee meeting. At left Town of Hempstead Senior Plan Examiner Rebecca Furst and state planner Frank Fish, center, spoke with community members.

Repairing the Five Towns

With $27.6 million in funding for projects that could help mitigate future damage from storms such as Hurricane Sandy at stake, residents, especially from Meadowmere Park, made their case for what is needed at public meeting No. 1 of the Five Towns Community Reconstruction program committee on Oct. 17. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/23/13

Coach Izzy Sanchez and the Lawrence HIgh School junior varsity girs soccer time were ready to run in the 5K.

Running in Inwood to help Five Towns students [Photo gallery]

The second leg of the newly created Southwest Nassau Run Series was held last Sunday as the 20th annual Inwood 5K took place at Inwood Park. more

10/16/13

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