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Morley Hawriluk, valedictorian of South Side High School’s class of 2017, spoke about climate change and a human’s role on Earth at last Friday’s commencement.

As South Side High School seniors were announced one by one to receive their diplomas at the school’s graduation last Friday evening, startled screams interrupted the procession as a shower of smelly liquid descended from the ceiling of Hofstra University’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. more

By Ben Strack | 6/28/17

Be smart by being ready for a hurricane

On June 1, which marked the beginning of hurricane season, Long Island residents in the know began preparing for the worst while hoping for the best. more

6/22/17

The best hurricane season advice? Be prepared.

Hurricane season in the Atlantic began June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to make sure you’re prepared. more

8/10/16

After Sandy, progress, but we’re not fully restored

Hurricane Sandy was special –– in a wicked sort of way. Like no other storm since the Long Island Express of 1938 . . . more

10/22/15

It's hurricane season — be prepared

Hurricane season in the Atlantic began June 1 and stretches for six months, until Nov. 30. It’s time to make sure you’re prepared. more

6/11/15

Prepare for a storm before it strikes

That time of the year is here again — the heart of hurricane season — and it’s important to take steps now to make sure you and your family are safe when the next storm hits. more

8/13/14

Residents of Maple Point Assisted Living were evacuated from their homes early Wednesday morning. Chelsea Senior Living, the company that runs Maple Pointe, hopes to have residents back in on Thursday.

Maple Pointe residents still out of their homes

As of Thursday morning, residents of the Maple Pointe Assisted Living facility in Rockville Centre were still not back in their homes after a burst pipe early Wednesday morning caused the building to … more

By Alex Costello | 2/20/14

Firefighters helped Maple Pointe residents board busses to the Recreation Center.

132 residents evacuated from Maple Pointe

Residents of Maple Pointe Assisted Living were evacuated from the premises early on Wednesday morning due to a leak caused by a broken sprinkler pipe. According to Rockville Centre spokeswoman … more

By John Maher and Alex Costello | 2/19/14

The lessons learned from Sandy

It’s hard to believe that the wounds inflicted by Hurricane Sandy are now six months old. more

5/2/13

As we recover, please thank your local heroes

I always thought it was cliché to say, “I’ve never seen anything like it,” but in the aftermath of Sandy, I can honestly say that, in my lifetime, I’ve never seen anything like it. more

11/15/12

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