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A simple splash park helps revitalize a village

When I was a kid growing up in Island Park, “water play” was a sprinkler set up on the front yard of the family lucky enough to have enough property to grow a lawn. A couple of generations later . . . more

8/24/16

What happens when amigos work together

Since Hurricane Sandy attacked our shores, the people of Long Island have been waiting for the federal government to grant funding that will protect our shorelines from future storms. On Aug. 10 . . . more

8/17/16

Jonas Salk Middle School teacher Joe Castelli goes over design drawings with Jamie Race, left, and Gina Rosa.

The engineers of the future

With the demand for engineers ever increasing, the Levittown School District is preparing students at a young age for potential careers. The Project Lead the Way program is in its third year at the district’s two middle schools, offering students an insight into in-demand jobs. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/25/16

State should mandate GMO labeling

Many American food corporations –– particularly the processed food corporations –– want the federal government to usurp states’ rights. In particular, they want Congress to pass legislation . . . more

3/24/16

New York lawmakers are considering legislation to require labeling of foods containing genetically modified organisms. Judi Consigli, left, the operations manager at the organic Crossroads Farm in Malverne, and Stephanie Kane, the farming manager, say they support GMO labeling to help consumers better understand the foods they consume and empower them to make educated choices about their diets.

To label GMOs or not? That is the question.

Margaret Maher, of Merrick, cherishes every day, she says. Twenty-six years ago, at age 31, she was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer. Her son was 3, and her daughter, 4 months old. more

By Scott Brinton | 3/16/16

Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

Flooding continues to be a problem on the South Shore and could be addressed by the Nassau Back Bays study.

South Shore flood study wins funds

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/10/16

Flooding continues to be a problem in South Baldwin and could be addressed in the Nassau County Back Bay study. This was the scene on Jackson Place in Baldwin Harbor on Monday.

More flooding along the South Shore

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/8/16

Long Island’s future looks bright in 2016

Twenty-fifteen came and went, and yet, believe it or not, many Long Island residents are still struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy. Rather than getting back on their feet, they are left waiting for promised relief. Even though the majority of displaced residents have returned to their homes . . . more

1/14/16

Valley Stream District 13 Middle School teacher Richard Rosenfeld and his fellow robotics coach Mairead M. Dorry, inspect the model machine that their team will construct for the competition.

Preparing for the future

Competition on the ball field is quickly being replaced by competition in the science lab as middle school students are becoming more involved with engineering and designing functioning machines … more

By Steve Smirti | 12/15/15