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Roger Boucher, right, the school’s IB film teacher, praised the efforts of his students Liam Grohman, Abigail Masseli and Regan Kahn.

Locust Valley students win big at film festival

Three talented students from Locust Valley High School garnered top awards at the Locust Valley Film Festival, showcasing their exceptional filmmaking skills. Seniors Regan Kahn and Liam Grohman and … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/24/24

Sen. Chuck Schumer held a press conference on Wednesday at the storm-ravaged home of Councilwoman Fran Adelson, far right, where he criticized House Speaker John Boehner and other Republicans for failing to pass a Senate-approved $60.4 billion Hurricane Sandy relief package.

House GOP kills Hurricane Sandy relief bill

House Republicans killed a measure on Tuesday that would have provided New York and New Jersey with billions of dollars for Hurricane Sandy relief, days after the Senate approved a $60.4 billion … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/2/13

Speaker Robert S. Cavera talked about the emotional aftermath of the storm.

The trauma in Sandy’s wake

Usually time can heal all wounds, but Superstorm Sandy was eight months ago, and communities are still suffering. On June 18 at 6 p.m. at the East Rockaway Library, Robert S. Cavera held a meeting … more

By Grace Poppe | 7/3/13

Fr. Chux Okochi, Linda Baldacchino and Fr. Frank Parisi pose with teens from Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Ministry during an overnight lock-in. The night incorporated Fat Tuesday fun with more spiritual activities starting after midnight to bring in the Lenten Church season.

Fat Tuesday fun at Our Lady of Lourdes [Photo gallery]

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Trash and debris piled up on lawns and street corners in the wake of the storm.

South Shore slowly comes back to life after Sandy

Part one in a series on how South Shore residents are coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This week we begin in Bellmore-Merrick. In subsequent weeks we plan to spotlight recovery efforts in other communities. more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/14/12

Vice President Joe Biden joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday as Cuomo unveiled a plan to rebuild New York’s infrastructure, making it more resilient in order to adapt to changing weather.

Planning for a ‘new reality’

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a $17 billion plan to overhaul the state’s infrastructure in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, focusing on areas like transportation, weather prediction, … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/8/14

Governor Kathy Hochul, left, joined Bruce Stillman, president and CEO of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, to inspect the ongoing construction of the new Pancreatic Center of Excellence.

$15 million state grant supports Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has received a $15 million grant from New York State to support the construction of its Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence. The funding, announced by Governor Kathy … more

By Will Sheeline | 5/24/24

Students at Marion Street School in the Lynbrook School District got right down to the business of learning on the first day of school after Hurricane Sandy.

Lynbrook goes back to school

After a two-week hiatus due to Hurricane Sandy, the Lynbrook School District was back in session on Tuesday. The Board of Education held a special meeting on … more

By Brian Croce | 11/14/12

George Santos has left a no legislative legacy to speak of, since he was unable to get practically any fellow congressmembers to cosponsor his bills.

A look at former Representative George Santos’ bills proposed in Congress

Throughout his 11-month tenure as the representative for New York’s Third Congressional District, George Santos introduced 43 bills to the House of Representatives on a wide range of issues and … more

By Will Sheeline | 12/15/23

John Manzo, left, with the staff of his restaurant: Eduardo, Christine, Mirta and Pat. Manzo said that they are the reason he was able to reopen after the storm.

‘Two generators and a prayer’

The grand opening of M’s, one of Island Park’s newest eateries, was rather short-lived. Owner John Manzo opened the restaurant’s doors on Oct. 28, only to close them the following day, as … more

By Alex Costello | 12/13/12

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