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‘Superstorm Sandy’ brought high winds and a 10-foot tidal surge that flooded South Shore homes.

South Shore slowly comes back to life after Sandy

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

By Julie Mansmann | 11/14/12

This house on Shore Road and Surf Drive in Bellmore is an example of devastation seen all over L.I.

South Shore slowly comes back to life after Sandy

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. John Giammarino’s one-level house stood near the intersection of Bellmore Avenue and Clubhouse Road for 30 years. But only three years after the south Bellmore resident began renting the waterfront home, his landlord sent crews to rip out what was left of the walls. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/13/12

Supporters of embattled Town of Hempstead Clerk Mark Bonilla asked residents to boycott the town’s recent Hispanic Heritage Month celebration because he was not invited. Bonilla is facing criminal charges stemming from sexual harassment complaints against him.

Supporters rally around town clerk

Members of Latino organizations and other community groups across Long Island protested the Town of Hempstead’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration last week in support of Mark Bonilla, the town clerk who recently said he does not plan to resign even though he faces criminal charges related to sexual harassment complaints by a town employee. more

By Julie Mansmann | 10/18/12

Graduates enter the gymnasium for North’s 55th annual commencement.

High achieving class finishes North career

When Ariel Desir’s name was called at the 55th annual Valley Stream North High School commencement, an explosion of noise erupted to the right of the stage. Her brother Darrel, one of 15 friends and family members scattered throughout the school gym, said the group had to use noisemakers, horns and loud voices when his youngest sister got her diploma. more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/27/12