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Shopping in the dark at the Stop N Shop on Brunside Avenue in Inwood.

FEMA to aid Nassau County residents and business owners

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained as a result of Hurricane Sandy. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/2/12

Five Towns Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: I am a military veteran who lives in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District who was denied a vote on the tax exemption for veterans. I would like to shed some light on this matter. more

3/28/14

Nassau County establishes business recovery program

Nassau County is establishing a business recovery program to help with the reconstruction and recovery of businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. more

11/2/12

FEMA to provide emergency assistance for homeowners

Those who have been displaced by Hurricane Sandy may get the chance to move back into their homes sooner rather than later after state and local officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced an emergency assistance plan Wednesday to aid homeowners. more

By Brian Croce | 11/15/12

Weeks after Sandy, many still need help

The hurricane-force winds and the mountainous storm surge are now just bad memories, but in many areas of the Heralds’ coverage area, Hurricane Sandy’s consequences will live on for weeks, months or years. more

11/29/12

Florida attorney William F. Merlin, Jr., spoke to Nassau residents at The Woodmere Club about what to be aware of when filing a claim after Hurricane Sandy.

Learning about insurance claims

Hewlett Harbor resident Jeff Friedman, a 35-year public adjustor, wanted to provide hope to Five Towns residents and others in Nassau County who have received denial letters from their insurance companies and are not getting the money they need to repair their damaged after Hurricane Sandy. more

By Ann Friedman | 2/13/13

Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Hofstra’s Vice President for Business Development introduced the program.

Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.

“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Mary Malloy arifilato@liherald.com and mmalloy@liherald.com | 3/27/13

Lawrence High School was one of several public structures in the Five Towns damaged during Hurricane Sandy. The state said it will reimburse municipalities for the remaining 10 percent of Sandy-related repairs.

State to reimburse local governments

Local governments in Nassau and Suffolk counties are expected to share $145 million in state money — out of a total of $175 million — to cover the outstanding 10 percent in Hurricane Sandy rebuilding costs that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) doesn’t reimburse. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/25/14

Joplin's hearts are with our East Coast neighbors

Almost 18 months after one of the deadliest tornadoes in history cut a swath through the heart of Joplin, Mo., I discovered some words of wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson, a writer I have long admired. more

Carol Stark | 11/16/12

The Five Towns Community Reconstruction program committee will hold a public forum to collect input from residents.

Five Towns CRP to host public meeting

On Thursday, the Five Towns Community Reconstruction Program committee will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway at 44 Frost Lane in Lawrence. more

10/15/13

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