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Five Towns Community Chest’s annual fair includes rides, games, food and musical entertainment. Cedarhurst native Carine Ulano-Firestone performed original songs and covers including the Bob Dylan classic “Blowing in the Wind” at last year’s event.

Five Towns Community Chest fair continues on Monday

The 30th annual Five Towns Community Chest fair will continue on Monday, Columbus Day, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. more

By Vanessa Parker | 10/1/14

Kids, and adults, should learn to swim

We’re in the middle of summer, and with so much playing in and around so much water, just how many of us have the requisite swimming skills? more

8/6/14

Nassau and Suffolk county officials gathered with leaders of the American Red Cross on Long Island last Friday in Bethpage to urge residents to prepare now for future severe storms. From left to right were Chris Kutner, co-chairman of the American Red Cross on Long Island’s Board of Directors; Joe Williams, commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services; John Miller, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross on Long Island; Steve Bellone, Suffolk County executive; Ed Mangano, Nassau County executive; Craig Craft, commissioner of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management; Scott Tusa, chief fire marshal of Nassau County.

Counties urge hurricane preparedness

Summer is almost here, and with it many of the benefits of living by the shore. But June also marks the beginning of the year’s hurricane season on the East Coast, and with memories of Sandy … more

6/4/14

Fire damaged the building at 1068 Broadway in Woodmere on May 27, displacing 23 residents.

Woodmere building fire displaces 23 residents

At 8:47 a.m. Tuesday, eight local fire departments responded to an apartment building fire at 1068 Broadway in Woodmere, according to Nassau County police. more

By Vanessa Parker | 5/27/14

In praise of those who come to help

Our schools, our businesses, our town departments that maintain the roads and infrastructure and the village and county police units that patrol our streets all contribute to the quality of life we enjoy here on the South Shore. more

3/13/14

An after-school tutoring program is aimed at assisting students who lost education time and focus as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Making up for lost time

Hoping to restore the educational development that many students lost to Hurricane Sandy, the JCC of the Greater Five Towns is partnering with a Syosset-based health and human services organization, Federation Employment and Guidance Services, to create an after-school tutoring program. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/12/14

Red Cross imploring residents to stay safe during snow, cold

As snow continues to fall on Long Island, the American Red Cross, as it does with each winter storm, has released tips for people to use. In addition to the snowfall, the Red Cross warns residents to be prepared for extreme cold and possible power outages. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/14

Cold temperatures lead to an increased risk of house fires, so the American Red Cross advocates guidelines for people for enact.

Relief orgs ready if needed

Several New York-area relief organizations were staffed and ready in preparation for Thursday night’s snowstorm, but as of Friday afternoon haven’t been needed much. more

By Brian Croce | 1/3/14

Streets were plowed this morning, but heavy winds blew snow back onto the pavement, making driving conditions treacherous across Nassau County. Above, Riverside Avenue in south Merrick.

County Executive Ed Mangano still urges 'extreme caution' before heading out

Though temperatures plunged to bitter lows and much of the area was blanketed in 6 to 10 inches of snow last night and this morning, forcing widespread closings and making travel a gamble, there were no reports of storm-related losses of life and a relatively low number of power outages and calls to helplines, according to County Executive Ed Mangano this morning. more

By Brian Racow | 1/3/14

The American Red Cross has mobilized volunteers in preparation of tonight's blizzard warning.

Red Cross geared up for blizzard, offers guidelines

As Long Island residents prepare for the first major snowfall of the season, so too are relief organizations across the area. The American Red Cross has placed volunteers on alert and is prepared to … more

By Brian Croce | 1/2/14

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