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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
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Should more than five gallons of oil spill from a damaged tank the incident must be reported to the DEC.
Spill numbers increase in Nassau County
Updated Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Over half the reported hazardous material spills on Long Island after Hurricane Sandy have been reported in Nassau County, according to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officials said. more
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Edward and Ruth Samuelson of Meadowmere Park walked back down the aisle. Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray is caught up in the moment.
Renewing their vows, reaffirming their love
Among the nearly dozen couples who were severely affected by Hurricane Sandy and came from the Town of Hempstead’s south shore to Island Park to renew their wedding vows on Valentine’s Day were Edward and Ruth Samuelson of Meadowmere Park. more
There were long lines at gas stations in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Price gouging gas stations face fines
More than two dozen gas stations, accused of excessively raising prices in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, will be paying fines to the state after settlements were announced on May 2 by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. more
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Rick Fromewick, far left, Rabbi Art Vernon, Stuart Kahan, Annora Gilman and President and CEO Arnie Preminger at the ribbon cutting for the JCC in Oceanside.
Joyful reopening for Oceanside’s Freidberg JCC
The welcoming chocolate chip cookies were everywhere, and so were the people who had come to rekindle old relationships or start new ones at the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center … more
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A team of Herald reporters received second place for Community Service in the Local Media Association’s annual Editorial Contest. Among the winners were, from left, Alexandra Spychalsky, Scott Brinton, Mary Malloy and Alex Costello.
Heralds earn four honors in national contest
A team of six Herald editors and reporters –– Scott Brinton, Jeff Bessen, Alex Costello, Mary Malloy, Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky –– have taken second place for Community … more
Halloween in Nassau, just a few days late
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, with trees and power lines littering the ground, many kids didn’t get the opportunity to go out trick-or-treating on Halloween. To help give kids a slice … more
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Schools reeling from Sandy
Schools in Island Park and Oceanside are still struggling to open more than a week after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area. Most schools in Oceanside came out of the storm without significant … more
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Mangano creates Economic Recovery Task Force
Acknowledging that Hurricane Sandy’s multibillion dollar economic toll will hamper every facet of recovery while harming the fiscal stability of the region, Nassau County Executive Edward P. … more
Matt Bonacasa, one of the heroes of Hurricane Sandy, helped Oceanside Community Service deliver presents to those in need.
The volunteers
With so many people doing so much good in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, there was no way the Herald could single out just one Person of the Year. So we didn’t. more
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