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Cedarhurst homeowner Ilanit Sternberg fired contractor Scott Dellahoy on Jan. 4, after what she called a “horrendous” job of plastering the walls.

It began with the best of intentions. Scott Dellahoy, a fire chief from the upstate Ellery Center Fire Department, traveled down from the western New York town of Dewittville to aid fellow firefighters after Hurricane Sandy struck. more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 3/27/13

Howard Taub, owner of the Sunny Atlantic Beach Club, has been paying for repairs out of his own pocket in order to get the club open for Mother’s Day on May 12.

Atlantic Beach beach clubs battle back

The loss of all the oceanfront cabanas, lockers, shower and steam rooms and part of the upper deck in Hurricane Sandy did not dissuade The Shores owner Brian Bezalel, and he plans to open the Atlantic Beach club as scheduled on Memorial Day weekend. more

By Ann Friedman | 3/27/13

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

Eyes on the prize: Nearly 2-year-old Addison Dugan, a relative of Adam Barsel, views one of the trophies presented to the winning teamas.

Playing hoops in memory of Adam Barsel [Photo gallery]

The annual Five Towns Community Chest Youth Board Basketball Tournament was held at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns new gymnasium in Lawrence on March 17. more

3/20/13

Mirror Mirror is co-owned by Lena Schajer, left,and Shelley Fico, right. In the center is their graphic designer, Stacy Longo.

Fashioning a clothing store grand opening [Photo gallery]

Mirror Mirror, a contemporary women’s clothing and accessory store held a grand opening party on March 16. The four-hour afternoon event included a red carpet entrance for patrons, a DJ and refreshments. more

3/20/13

Bridie O’s put out a traditional Irish spread for celebrants. Kathy Herbert prepared her plate that included a corned beef sandwich.

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Lawrence [Photo gallery]

St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated at Bridie O’s bar and grill on Central Ave in Lawrence on March 17. more

3/20/13

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

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

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