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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
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A time to reflect
The11518 organization has organized a candlelit reflection ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the storm that changed the lives of many people. On Tues., Oct. at 7 p.m., community … more
Mary Malloy/Herald Residents raised concerns about sewage, insurance claims and rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy.
Post-hurricane worries for East Rockaway, Bay Park residents
A crowd of concerned residents overflowed into the halls around the East Rockaway Village Hall courtroom on Dec. 12 at a standing-room-only community meeting hosted by State Assemblyman Brian … more
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Mold growing on a home's wall.
Mold, a threat to your home –– and health
Melanie Siegel Rubin’s south Merrick home was, like hundreds of homes across the South Shore, flooded when Hurricane Sandy struck on Oct. 29. Saltwater inundated the front entrance and back laundry room. She did not realize, however, that water had soaked through her plywood subfloor when her crawl space flooded. more
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The Lynbrook Hoops Club has created a scholarship in memory of Joseph Cordes, right, who died Jan. 17. He was the CYO basketball coach and an avid supporter of his sons, Cooper, left, and Max, who played on the Lynbrook High basketball team. With them was Alison Cordes.
Hoops Club creates scholarship honoring late basketball coach
Joseph Cordes was Lynbrook basketball’s biggest supporter. He died unexpectedly on Jan. 17, and now the Hoops Club is honoring his memory the best way they know how — by starting a scholarship in his name. more
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I resolve to make no resolutions this year
No, no, no — this isn’t a New Year’s resolution column. Go somewhere else for that — I’m sure plenty of people are writing about that subject this week. more
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Mary Malloy's Column, "Writing on the Wall" won first place in its circulation category for "Best Column Writing" for 2010 by Suburban Newspapers of America.
I lived in the world B.C.
Thank you, everyone, for your congratulatory calls and emails to me for this column taking first place in its category of “Best Column Writing” in the Suburban Newspapers of America contest for 2010. This week, I’m re-running one of my favorite columns that ran in March, 2009. more
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Added locations for for food and drink distribution
Nassau County, FEMA, Island Harvest and the Red Cross have added new locations for the distribution of food and drinks to thousands of residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Locations are subject to … more
Lynbrook High School alumnus Joe Delia was scheduled to talk to students on Thursday about his coming-out story and how to navigate the professional world.
Joe Delia felt supported by Lynbrook to be his true self
Lynbrook High School alum Joe Delia will speak with students about how to navigate the professional world after high school and college while striving to remain true to oneself. more
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Attorney General Letitia James wins $300,000 for customers of Shake A Paw who bought sick puppies from the pet store.
Attorney General James wins thousands for customers of pet store that sold sick puppies
The pet store Shake A Paw will pay $300,000 to approximately 190 customers who they illegally and knowingly sold sick puppies to at locations on Long Island, the State Attorney General's Office said on March 8. more
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