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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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For Sandy victims, promises aren't enough
More than four months after Hurricane Sandy, many homes along the South Shore remain in shambles. Countless businesses still have not reopened. more
East Meadow Kiwanians young and old were digging in the dirt at Cornell Cooperative Extension.
East Meadow Kiwanis clubs took to the garden
On what may have been the most humid and uncomfortable day of the year, Key Clubbers from East Meadow and W.T. Clarke high schools joined Circle Kers from Adelphi University and LIU-Post to prepare a plot of land acquired by the East Meadow Kiwanis Club from Cornell Cooperative Extension on Merrick Avenue. more
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East Meadow farm is in new hands
The staff of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Horticulture Center and Demonstration Gardens held a red ribbon- cutting ceremony on Tuesday, celebrating the opening of East Meadow Farms. more
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District 30 schools chief Dr. Elaine Kanas has been given a contract extension through 2016.
District 30 superintendent gets five more years
In the same week that new superintendents began work in District 13 and the Central High School District, the Board of Education in District 30 made a long-term commitment to its current schools chief. more
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Cornell Cooperative Extension plans to move to this farm property on Merrick Avenue and Luddington Road in East Meadow.
A center for horticultural education in East Meadow
Virtually hidden, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County’s environmental horticulture headquarters sits behind the Eisenhower Park administration building, near the Hempstead … more
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The 2.5-acre property in East Meadow is the only farm in the community.
A farm of contention in East Meadow
The only farm left in East Meadow will remain a farm. But it appears there will be new tenants.  Cornell Cooperative Extension is expected to move its environmental operations from its … more
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Marine biologist Kristin Colavito lets third-graders at Davison Avenue touch a sea star to feel its texture.
Malverne students discover aquatic organisms
Third-grade students the the Davison Avenue Intermediate School participated in the Discovery Tank Outreach Program last week. Offered by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk … more
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Principal Lori Presti and Steele students throw the first shovel of dirt into the hole.
A new tree grows at Baldwin's Steele School
After losing several trees during the storm this spring, Steele School received a maple tree through a grant from the Cornell Cooperative Extension. In honor of Arbor Day, Steele held a planting ceremony with all grades in attendance. Director of Facilities Michael Sheehan told the students to remember this day in the years to come when they pass by Steele School and see the sapling grow into a strong, large tree that will provide shade for future Steele School students. more
The N2 bus will continue to run between the Green Acres Mall and Floral Park, but will no longer go to Jamaica Avenue.
MTA cancels N2 bus line extension
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority cancelled the Jamaica Avenue extension of the N2 bus line on Sunday, citing budget problems as the cause of action that would reroute commuters in Valley Stream traveling west onto alternate bus routes such as N6. more
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