Part one in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This week we begin in Bellmore-Merrick. In subsequent weeks we plan to spotlight recovery efforts in other communities. more

The Franklin Square Historical Society, a cultural corner stone of the community, recently received a $127,000 check from the Boost Nassau Small Business Loan Program to support its initiatives. more

The Franklin Square elementary school district is gearing up for its upcoming school budget vote and education board elections on May 21. more

A UBS arena passenger trolley was found engulfed in flames at 2150 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont on July 15 at 9 p.m., according to police. more

Franklin Square-based nonprofit Rescuing Families is committed to helping families in the community retrofit and renovate their homes to elevate the quality of life for loved ones with disabilities. more

Hurricane Sandy was our worst nightmare realized. This monster storm packed as much energy as two World War II era atomic bombs, causing massive destruction, the likes of which had not been seen since the Long Island Express of 1938, a now legendary Category III hurricane. Trapped on an island jutting into the Atlantic Ocean, we were front and center when Sandy attacked with a vengeance. Thousands of homes were inundated with seawater and sewage. Hundreds were left uninhabitable. Two and a half years later, we continue to rebuild our tattered shoreline. In this series we will look in the coming months at the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s ongoing effort to reconstruct worst-case homes, businesses and communities that Sandy ravaged on Oct. 29, 2012 — and the myriad issues that residents and officials face as they piece together our shredded infrastructure. At the same time, we will look at state and local officials’ efforts to reinforce Long Island in the hope that we might be able to withstand nature’s fury better when the next monster storm hits. —Scott Brinton, senior editor more

Belmont Park's new modernized grandstand will feature 7,500 seats,  while the overall facility will be able to accommodate more than 50,000 fans. more

Late last month, Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony Santino held a Town Hall meeting that gave residents the chance to speak to town officials in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. In addition to … more

“Just because you can’t speak doesn’t mean you don’t have a voice,” Jessica Pormigiano, a 19-year-old with selective mutism wrote. She communicates using a white board, because her condition prevents her from speaking in social settings. more

A dozen Elmont neighbors joined County Legislator Carrié Solages for a community cleanup in Elmont on April 20 in observance of Earth Day. more