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Q: Why am I reading and hearing so much lately about estate and gift taxes?A: The favorable estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax changes that were put in place … more

By Patricia Galteri | 11/21/12

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

Students can submit essays to participating Applebee’s to recognize their teachers who go above and ‘BEE’yond.

Student essay contest recognizes teachers who go above and ‘BEE’yond

Students across Long Island can nominate their teachers for a special-end-of-year class party and $500 sponsorship check when they submit an essay to the 8th annual Above and “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest. more

By Nicole Wagner | 2/16/24

PFY will host its annual pride gala on June 6, dubbed ‘Power of Pride: Raising LGBTQ+ Voices to Benefit PFY.’ This year’s event aims to focus on prejudice facing the LGBTQ+ community, by honoring Long Island’s trailblazers who fight adversity on many fronts.

PFY’s gala to recognize LGTBQ+ trailblazers on Long Island

PFY, the organization formerly known as Pride For Youth, is set to host its annual Pride Gala on June 6. more

By Jordan Vallone | 5/31/24

Nearly 250 kids got free backpacks at last year’s Summerfest hosted by One Church Elmont.

One Church Elmont prepares for youth cooking camps

Children in first grade through sixth grade are invited to participate in a cooking class at One Church Elmont between July 8 and July 12. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/28/24

Congestion pricing may be paused, but the fight continues

There is no doubt that the MTA is a vital resource for New Yorkers, but the dereliction of duty by the agency’s leadership has led to staggering budget deficits and wasteful spending, to the point where it now costs the MTA roughly $3 billion a year just to service its enormous debt. more

By Anthony D'Esposito | 7/26/24

For over a decade, spotted lanternflies have been spreading across the Northeast, potentially disrupting native flora and fauna species.

Spotted lanternflies spotted across Long Island

There is a new resident species on Long Island, and it might be making itself at home in backyards across the region. Since 2020, New York State has identified spotted lanternflies throughout the … more

By Jenna Stanco | 7/26/24

Mold, a threat to your home –– and health

Melanie Siegel Rubin’s south Merrick home was, like hundreds of homes across the South Shore, flooded when Hurricane Sandy struck on Oct. 29. Saltwater inundated the front entrance and back laundry room. She did not realize, however, that water had soaked through her plywood subfloor when her crawl space flooded. more

By Scott Brinton | 2/1/13

Assemblyman Ed Ra presents H. Frank Carey students Antonio Brugellis, Christopher Dizon, Zaara Khan and Nicole Wood citations for winning his 2024 video challenge in May.

Carey High students recognized for embracing education

Students from H. Frank Carey High School were announced as the winners of Assemblyman Ed Ra’s 2024 video challenge last month. more

By Nicole Wagner | 6/28/24

We are not a nation of one religion

While I don’t go to church too often anymore, I still have a special place in my heart for the magic, the importance and the splendor of religion, especially Christianity. The history of religion is one of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and led to some of the most phenomenal art, literature and philosophy that humanity has ever produced. more

By Will Sheeline | 7/26/24

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