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If you had a boat, what would you name it?

Our weekly Viewfinder questions, brought to the web. more

Christina Daly | 8/12/14

The Jones Beach Boardwalk, now beautifully restored, was among many areas of the state park that were inundated by Hurricane Sandy.

Video: A crown jewel shines brighter

Nearly two years after Hurricane Sandy, the Jones Beach State Park staff — with the help of the Federal Emergency Management Agency — has not only repaired, but revived the world-famous attraction. more

By Jimin Kim | 7/30/14

Gov. Cuomo, pictured on National Boulevard days after Hurricane Sandy,on Wednesday that the state will provide funding to cover local governments’ costs to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

Cuomo: State to cover city’s share of Sandy rebuilding

Gov. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that the state will provide funding to cover local governments’ costs to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy. As part of the Federal … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/23/14

The Bay Park sewage plant in East Rockaway is one of three wastewater treatment facilities that will be maintained and operated by United Water.

Sewage is their specialty

Promising to save taxpayers $233 million over the next 20 years, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a partnership with United Water on Monday to manage and operate the county’s three … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/2/14

Cataracts

Q: My vision has been getting blurry, and I have difficulty driving at night due to glare. I was told that I have cataracts. Can cataracts be removed with a laser? Will I … more

By Dr. Stanley J. Berke, M.D., F.A.C.S | 6/23/14

The Gallo family, from left, Lorenzo, Desiree, Alex and Sam, on the balcony of their rebuilt Pennsylvania Avenue home.

Residents return post-Sandy, but at a price

More than 500 days after being displaced by Hurricane Sandy, which flooded her one-story bungalow in the West End, Sam Gallo finally came home on May 30, having given entirely new meaning to the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 6/20/14

Civic Law

Q. I went to a meeting of my Village Board of Trustees and wanted to speak on a particular item, but they wouldn’t let me. Don’t I have a right to speak at a public … more

By A. Thomas Levin | 6/17/14

County officials announced a bipartisan deal to re-establish the Clean and Seed program in front of an East Rockaway property, at right, that is vacant as a result of Superstorm Sandy.

Bipartisan support leads to Sandy program renewal

As many South Shore residents continue to pick up the pieces 19 months after Superstorm Sandy, county officials announced a bipartisan agreement to approve $14.4 million in borrowing to re-establish its Clean and Seed program. more

By Brian Croce | 6/17/14

Employment Law

Q: During the bad weather this past winter my employer paid for me to stay in a hotel so I could be near the office. While I appreciated the thought, I feel I should be … more

By Joni Haviva Kletter | 6/13/14

We can't afford to waste water

Q. I’ve been looking for ways to save water, and have some ideas to share with your readers. Most people think their water bill pays for water, but it doesn’t, really . . . more

5/29/14

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