Updated: 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Dubbed a “superstorm” by weather forecasters, Hurricane Sandy pummeled Bellmore-Merrick with floodwaters that reached three to six feet in many parts of south Bellmore and south Merrick and destroyed homes and cars, while also bringing hurricane-force wind gusts that toppled trees, tore the siding off houses, and ripped apart fences and decks.
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By Scott Brinton
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10/28/12
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As Five Towners seek to put their lives back together following Hurricane Sandy, the school districts in the area are helping.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/26/12
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Woodsburgh village celebrates 100 years
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Though it is home to only 778 residents and is 0.4 square miles in size, the Village of Woodsburgh had a huge impact on the way we live our lives today being one of the first “planned” communities, where people lived outside New York City and commuted to and from work.
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10/17/12
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Chabad’s Sukkot party brings people together
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Chabad of the Five Towns held its annual Simchat Beit Hasoeva party in Andrew J. Parise Cedarhurst Park on Oct. 3.
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10/11/12
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Having a running good time in Inwood
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Adults had the 5K run, the kids had a Pumpkin Tot Trot and their was fun and food for all at the 19th annual Inwood 5K run on at Inwood Park on Oct. 7.
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10/11/12
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St. Joseph’s in Hewlett celebrates fall with its annual festival
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St. Joseph’s R.C. Church on Broadway in Hewlett held its fall festival on Sept. 30.
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10/4/12
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Consuming those pancakes, helping the children
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More than 400 adults, children and special needs people were served at Peninsula Kiwanis’ 20th annual Christmas Dream Pancake Breakfast on Sept. 30 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Inwood.
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10/4/12
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Marchers in high spirits for Hewlett's Homecoming parade
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The weather for this year’s Hewlett Homecoming parade was much better than last year, when the parade was cancelled due to inclement weather.
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10/4/12
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Q. I went to a meeting of my Village Board of Trustees and wanted to speak on a particular item, but they wouldn’t let me. Don’t I have a right to speak at a public meeting?A. The right …
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By A. Thomas Levin
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9/28/12
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Q. My neighbor’s son was arrested for drunk driving. The police seized the car he was driving, which is owned by his mother and he told her the police are trying to forfeit it. What are my …
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By Michael A. Scotto
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9/28/12
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