Ilisa, Queens, NY. Snowstorm Jan. 2010.

Snowstorms either make me feel whimsical or dark and mysterious. I think for Ilisa, the snowstorm became something very serious and Russian. Its all about survival.

Alambria Springs Farm

Amy Yahna and Brian Musician built their organic and self-sustainable farm from the ground up. Alambria Springs Farm, located in Lebanon, NY, is powered entirely by wind and sun energy, and provides food for community members in the surrounding area through a form of community supported agriculture (CSA) in which members pledge their monetary support to the farm in return for a share of the years' crop. Produced by Mahala Gaylord

Ben

At age 34, Ben Lehr has a fulfilling life. Although he has severe autism he lives in his own house, owns his own woodworking shop, and sells his finely crafted work at local festivals.
Produced by Mahala Gaylord

Lorna Rose

Lorna Rose's grandparents died in 2007 leaving her on her own and having to support herself. She is putting herself through school at Syracuse University, works three jobs to keep herself in school, and still finds time to win beauty pageants. Produced by Mahala Gaylord

Praying for Haiti

Members of St. Anne's church in Brentwood pray for their fellow Haitian's during Wednesday night's Haitain Mass. Produced by Mahala Gaylord.

Manhasset man files claim against N. Hempstead housing authority

After a heart attack and a month in the hospital, Jim McCann, 79, returned to his Manhasset apartment and found it empty. Videojournalist: Mahala Gaylord for Newsday

Snow falls on Long Island

Snow is expected to mix with sleet and rain early Wednesday before turning over to all snow with totals expected between 10 and 16 inches on Long Island. Videojournalist: Mahala Gaylord

Snow cleanup on Long Island

Snow trucks plowed Long Island streets throughout the night to ready the roads for commuters Thursday after a major storm left up to 16 inches of snow on the ground. Videojournalist: Mahala Gaylord

LI high schoolers headed to Syracuse University

Two high school football players, from Lawrence High School and St. Anthony's High School, will sign letters of intent with Syracuse University. Videojournalist: Mahala Gaylord, for Newsday

Roslyn star runner to attend Villanova University

Emily Lipari, Roslyn High School star distance runner, will run for Villanova team. 

Videojournalist: Mahala Gaylord, for Newsday

9 LI students named Intel science finalists

Nine LI high school students, out of a total of 40 nationwide, are named finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search. Videojournalist: Mahala Gaylord, for Newsday

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