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Community gardens nourish our neighborhoods

Improving the environment doesn’t always entail a big undertaking. It can start small, with local, eco-friendly initiatives like . . . more

By Michaelle Solages | 11/16/23

Phil Kingsbury, of Wantagh, in 2017 on the Wantagh Parkway mixed-use path that leads to the Ocean Parkway Greenway. On Tuesday, Governor Cuomo announced a 10-mile, $16.2 million extension of the greenway.

Governor: Ocean Parkway Greenway to get 10-mile, $16.2M extension

The Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway, a path that extends east of Jones Beach for bicyclists, runners and walkers, is expected to get a 10-mile, $16.2 million extension by 2021, according to Gov. … more

By Scott Brinton | 10/2/19

Congress must renew the Zadroga Act

After the World Trade Center collapsed in a fireball on Sept. 11, 2001, a cloud of toxic dust enveloped Lower Manhattan. That dust contained a witches’ brew of cancer-causing agents . . . more

7/15/15

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

By Scott Brinton | 3/14/13

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

3/7/13

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

By Andrew Hackmack | 7/6/11

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

Clarissa Hamlin | 6/30/10

Rodolfo Valentin: transforming your hair

Reminiscent of ancient Rome, this exquisite multi-level salon and day spa provides myriad luxurious services, amenities and products. more

Teri-Ann Loeser | 5/20/10

Going organic for a greener lawn

Ah, spring! The weather warms. The robins return. People plant pansies. And the whir of lawnmowers can be heard for miles around. Yes, folks, it’s that time of year again to start caring for … more

4/3/10

Dr. Marc Bernstein will remain as superintendent of the Valley Stream Central High School District through the 2010-11 school year.

High schools chief gets extension

The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education voted 7-2 at its Dec. 8 meeting to extend Superintendent Dr. Marc Bernstein’s contract for another year, keeping the district leader through June 30, 2011. more

Anthony Bottan | 12/16/09

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