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Mostly Cloudy Coastal flood advisory in effect through 1 p.m., for Nassau County's South Shore
After Friday's torrential storm which prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency for several counties and brought up to 7 inches of rain to Long Island, the National Weather Service has a coastal flood advisory in effect on Saturday through 1 p.m., for the South Shore of Nassau County.
Liberty Water rate hike on the table at state's hearings
Public comments to be accepted through Oct. 18
Two virtual hearings took place last week with the state’s Public Service Commission, regarding Liberty Utilities’ proposal to increase water rates in the Long Island communities it serves by a cumulative 34.2 percent.
‘Be A Good Cookie,’ like Richie Capizzi
Richie Capizzi was a special person. A revered pastry chef, he was known by his family and friends not only for his talent in the kitchen, but also for his kindness. For a decade, Capizzi was involved with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a national nonprofit that funds research into pediatric cancers.
Learning about the high holidays at Chabad Hebrew School
The Chabad Hebrew School of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh made learning about the high holidays fun this year, with a Rosh Hashana Street Fair.
Fall festivals to look forward to in Merrick, Bellmore
Fair season is just around the corner for Bellmore-Merrick.
ColtFest canceled at Sanford H. Calhoun in Merrick
Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick has canceled this weekend's ColtFest, the festival associated with the homecoming weekend football game.
Keeping Michael Geraldi’s memory alive
By all accounts, Michael Geraldi was a special person. A New York City Police Department officer, he was always committed to giving back and helping others.
Merrick starts new school year
With a renewed focus on creating a positive impact on all students in the Merrick Union Free School District, faculty and staff members at Birch, Chatterton and Lakeside schools welcomed children on Sept. 5 on the first day of school.
Stuart Copperman victim awarded $22 million
More than 100 women who claimed they were sexually abused by Stuart Copperman, a former pediatrician who owned and operated a Merrick practice, have long waited for answers.
Op-Ed
Congestion pricing will fuel further flight from New York
In recent times, far too many New Yorkers have been forced to flee the place they’ve spent most of their lives, driven out by high taxes, an ever-increasing cost of living . . .
Randi Kreiss
News porn, food porn and shopping porn
Really, the world outside is conspiring to corrupt us. The mindless chatter is deafening, the distractions are pervasive . . .
Op-Ed
New housing on L.I.? Not in my backyard.
A poll conducted by nextLI/Newsday discovered a not-so-puzzling contradiction. A majority of Long Island residents want more local housing options . . .