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During Hurricane Sandy, a 10-foot tidal surge raced up the canal that leads to Cammans Pond in south Merrick, scattering floating docks, personal watercraft and boats and causing flooding on local streets. Storm-drain flapper valves would have done nothing to stop that surge, said Brian Schneider, deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Public Works.

Stopping the ocean in a hurricane –– or not

South Shore residents have returned to their normal lives in the months since Hurricane Sandy, but many people’s thoughts are starting to turn to the potential for another big storm. Is it possible to stop the floodwaters that inundated coastal neighborhoods? they wonder. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/10/13

EAst Rockaway Auxiliary Police officer Steve Watanabe watched over the line of people in Bay Park last Saturday.

East Rockaway shows its heart

Gene and Rachel Gamache, of West Boulevard in Bay Park, waited on a long line that streamed into the James Street recreation building with their children … more

By Mary Malloy | 4/10/13 | 1 comment

Lengthy gasolines lines were commonplace across Nassau County following last October’s Hurricane Sandy.

State to provide grants for generators

The recently approved 2013-2014 state budget includes provisions to provide grants to gas stations that are prewired to receive or purchase generators during a declared fuel shortage emergency. more

By David Weingrad | 4/3/13

Richard V. Guardino, Jr., Hofstra’s Vice President for Business Development introduced the program.

Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.

“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Mary Malloy arifilato@liherald.com and mmalloy@liherald.com | 3/27/13

The 5th graders with Gym Teacher James Hickey.

East Rockaway school reopens its gym

Students and staff at Rhame Avenue Elementary School in East Rockaway were overjoyed to have their gym reopened after repairs were completed to fix damage done by Hurricane Sandy. “We are so … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/27/13

A student's call for help

My name is Damian Amiruddin and I am a junior at East Rockaway High School. East Rockaway has two elementary schools and one junior/senior high school. We are a small, tight knit community that … more

3/27/13 | 2 comments

Education foundation members Dan Caracciolo, Jane Brezenoff and Richard Meagher, from left, presented the second of three checks to the East Rockaway School District. Holding the $50,000 check is Superintendent Roseanne Melucci; School Board President Kristin Ochtera, Secretary Patti Nicoletti, Vice President Linda Schmidt, and Trustee Neil Schloth.

East Rockaway Education Foundation presents $50,000 to high school

Dr. Richard Meagher, President of the East Rockaway Education Foundation, presented the second of three checks from his organization to the East Rockaway School District to help with Hurricane Sandy … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/27/13

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

Resident Dan Caracciolo mediated the meeting.

Residents hold 'Meeting of the 11518' in East Rockaway

A grass-roots, civic-style, public meeting was held on Sunday night in East Rockaway, attracting two dozen people, some of whom are still waiting to get back into their homes since Hurricane Sandy … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/13/13

Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Hirschberg with FEMA's Philip Farr.

FEMA: You have to be patient

The East Rockaway Chamber of Commerce hosted a public forum on Feb. 20 that drew dozens of frustrated business owners, homeowners and renters from East Rockaway, Bay Park and neighboring communities … more

2/27/13

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