PFY, the organization previously known as Pride for Youth, hosted its annual Ruby Red Ball in Bellmore on Jan. 20. 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

Cher. With just one word, a vivid picture comes to mind. Known as the “Goddess of Pop,” Cher is an entertainment icon. 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

Liberty Utilities held a town meeting on Nov. 14, at the Bellmore Memorial Library, to listen and respond to customer concerns, which have been on the rise. The company is currently seeking a rate increase from the state Public Service Commission, according to a notice filed on May 5. more

North Bellmore resident was cited for 30 state and local violations relating to the illegal possession of over 100 animals last week, including a South American Ostrich. more

It was the first of its kind event at the Coleman Country Day Camp in Freeport last week, as Mayhem Baseball welcomed in troves of young athletes for Mayhem Media Day. more

When you think about flea markets and street fairs, most picture a warm day in the spring, summer or fall. more

Two student groups organized a communitywide event to celebrate Ramadan, with a potluck dinner at Wellington C. Mepham High School on March 21. more

Julianna’s Works of HeART, a charity founded by 11-year-old Julianna Tand, held its second annual charity paint night on Nov. 3, raising over $7,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. more