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There's something in the water Part VIII
Throughout July and August, the Herald has reported on the importance of Long Island’s waterways in its eight-part series, “There’s something in the water.” We took on this … more
The Meadowbrook Parkway flooded during Aug. 14’s torrential rainstorm, stranding many motorists. Planners say that residents should evacuate early in the event of hurricane, knowing that there could be major flooding on the roads.
Officials: L.I. overdue for a hurricane
The flooding rains that hit Long Island’s South Shore on Aug. 14 might be a preview of what could happen if a hurricane were to strike here. That’s why County Legislator Dave Denenberg, a Democrat from Merrick, hosted a hurricane-preparedness seminar last Wednesday at the North Bellmore Library. more
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Don Harris, vice president of the nonprofit environmental group Operation SPLASH (Stop Polluting Littering And Save Harbors), stood beside a boom used to collect trash from Freeport Creek. The organization’s core mission is cleaning up South Shore wetlands and bays.
Making a SPLASH across the South Shore
Diesel exhaust from nearby boatyards suffused the air as Don Harris cruised north in a 27-foot Carolina skiff up Freeport Creek, past a pair of mute swans that he calls Chip and Ophelia, the towering smokestacks of Freeport Power Plant No. 2, a Town of Hempstead dredging barge and hundreds of boats, many sleek and modern, others abandoned, rotting hulks sinking into the murky water. more
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Sturgeon, which spawn in the Hudson River, have been around more than 200 million years — since before the dinosaurs.
There's something in the water, part III
While many Long Islanders may think they need to dive deep in the ocean to find marine life, the truth is that they can see a wide variety of  sea creatures in the waters closer to … more
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South Shore Rebels make their mark in Cooperstown
As the sun beats down on Harris Field on the corner of Hempstead and Lexington avenues in Malverne, the crack of a metal bat pervades the air. Chris McDaniels, assistant coach of the South Shore … more
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South Shore Fitness — The Egoscue Method for chronic pain
Those suffering with chronic pain will attest to the fact that discomfort sometimes travels to different parts of the body. In fact, according to Pete Egoscue, the founder of The Egoscue Method of Postural Alignment Therapy, "The sight of pain is rarely the site of the problem." more
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'The Big Broadcast of 2011' with the Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company
Return to the golden age of radio when the Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company presents “Radio Nights: The Big Broadcast of 2011,” Saturday, April 9, at the Ethical Humanist Society in Garden City. more
South Shore Symphony performs in Rockville Centre
There's much to see on area stages this weekend for all ages. more
A mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Winter Storm Watch for South Shore
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Nassau County, effective Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. The NWS forecast calls for a wintry mix, starting with light … more
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Shop locally this holiday season
Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again: the holiday shopping season. Time to whip out the wallets and start spending those anticipated holiday bonuses — if you’re lucky enough to get one. more
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