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Schools closed on Tuesday due to a significant snow storm that impacted the area Tuesday morning through the afternoon.

Lynbrook and East Rockaway schools closed on Tuesday, as the first major winter storm in over two years impacted the area. more

By Ben Fiebert | 2/13/24

Resident Alison Castardi said that flooding on Lawson Avenue was never like this before the project started in 2020.

Residents say they weren’t told of 90-day claims limit regarding the storm drainage improvement project. Damage claims are being denied.

After a drainage improvement project allegedly caused damage to properties in East Rockaway, property owners were told to file damage claims. But what they weren’t told is that an unknown claims deadline would lead to frustration and financial hardship. more

By Ben Fiebert | 4/2/23

When ‘it’s just government’ isn’t an excuse

Many people woke up a couple of days before Christmas to heavy rain and wind that flooded residential streets and primary roadways, and may have left them wondering, “Where are all those Sandy flood-mitigation projects we were promised?” more

1/5/23

Now more than ever, prepare for hurricanes

Hurricane season officially started June 1, but for those of us enjoying life on Long Island and in the Northeast, our storm season starts just about … now. more

8/18/22

The country’s chief executive has the most thankless job

The late President Harry Truman had a sign on his desk whose words have haunted every president who has followed him. more

7/28/22

Left: Jason, 8, and Alexandra Margiotta, 5 months, enjoyed the snowfall in Lynbrook.

Winter storm slams Lynbrook, East Rockaway

In the waning days of January, a nor'easter blew across Long Island Friday night into Saturday including Lynbrook and East Rockaway, bringing with it more than a foot of snow, with additional accumulations expected throughout the day. more

By Lisa Margaria, Scott Brinton and Mike Smollins | 1/29/22

Baldwinite Marie Bryck Healey captured this shot of her child "dancing in the snow."

Baldwin sees the beauty in powerful winter storm

A powerful winter storm was headed toward Long Island from the south Friday morning and was expected to drop a foot or more of snow across the region Friday night into Saturday, according to the … more

By Scott Brinton, Lisa Margeria and Cristina Arroyo | 1/28/22

Think green — clean your vehicle at a car wash

Bravo to New York state voters for overwhelmingly passing a ballot referendum last week adding wording to the New York Constitution’s Bill of Rights guaranteeing the right to clean water, air and a healthful environment. more

11/11/21

We need storm-hardening projects now, not later

Here we are, nine years after Superstorm Sandy pummeled Nassau County’s South and North Shores, still waiting for the federal and state governments to take meaningful action to harden our coastal infrastructure . . . more

9/30/21

Power line crews hired by PSEG Long Island for Tropical Storm Henri stood ready at Nassau Community College on Sunday.

Flash Flood Watch continues for Nassau as Henri's heavy rains continue Monday

Updated: 8:15 a.m., Aug. 23: A Flash Flood Watch remained in effect for Nassau County as the remnants of Tropical Storm Henri boomeranged back to Long Island after moving off to the west overnight. The National Weather Service was predicting pockets of heavy rain throughout the day Monday. more

By Scott Brinton and Jim Bernstein | 8/20/21

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