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Homeowner Michael Seeman, eighth from left, cut the ribbon to mark the installation of his new home with the Chamber of Commerce and workers.
Long Beach homeowners struggle to pay for house-raising
Michael Seemann watched his new house fly high above his head. Well, part of it, anyway. Suspended by a 40-foot crane, the last piece of Seeman’s new modular home was put in place at around … more
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The city’s beachfront was decimated by Hurricane Sandy.
Senators push to protect coastal communities
An effort to protect coastal communities like Long Beach from future natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy is under way, after U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called last week for a … more
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Legislator Denise Ford says the county is taking steps to upgrade the plant.
Concerns over water quality in Long Beach after Sandy
Amid growing concerns among residents over the water quality in the ocean and Reynolds Channel in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, City Manager Jack Schnirman called on Nassau County last week to … more
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with County Executive Ed Mangano and City Manager Jack Schnirman, said that he was holding LIPA accountable.
Power restored in many parts of Long Beach
A week after Hurricane Sandy destroyed or severely damaged homes and the boardwalk, eroded beaches and rendered the city’s power, water and sewer services useless, there was a glimmer of hope, … more
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A fire in the Canals during Hurricane Sandy destroyed eight homes and put a number of Fire Department vehicles out of commission.
L.B. Emergency workers are on the job ‘day and night’
”As Long Beach began the arduous task of rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy decimated the city, officials were faced with another blow: a nor’easter on Wednesday. The city remained under a … more
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City Manager Jack Schnirman, right, Public Works Commissioner Jim LaCarrubba, and Deputy DPW Commissioner Joe Febrizio participated in a meeting on Friday, March 8, with the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss plans for a new project to protect the city.
City in talks with Army Corps
More than three months after the City Council approved a resolution to revisit an Army Corps of Engineers coastal protection plan that was rejected in 2006, City Manager Jack Schnirman said that … more
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There were long lines at gas stations in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Price gouging gas stations face fines
More than two dozen gas stations, accused of excessively raising prices in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, will be paying fines to the state after settlements were announced on May 2 by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. more
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Tutti Frutti employees Sahri Shapiro, left, Dana Vargas and Jenn Banegas returned to work on Friday.
Tutti Frutti, other Park Ave. businesses reopen after storm
As power was restored to parts of Long Beach over the last week, Tutti Frutti, the popular Park Avenue frozen yogurt shop, reopened on Saturday, one of several businesses along the main business … more
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The owner of Long Beach Cinemas said that he intends to reopen after he receives a reimbursement from his insurance company.
Long Beach businesses stage a comeback after Sandy
Eight months after Hurricane Sandy’s floodwater destroyed its movie screens and theater seats, the projectors at Long Beach Cinemas are expected to roll again in the near future. Owner Seth … more
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A team of Herald reporters received second place for Community Service in the Local Media Association’s annual Editorial Contest. Among the winners were, from left, Alexandra Spychalsky, Scott Brinton, Mary Malloy and Alex Costello.
Heralds earn four honors in national contest
A team of six Herald editors and reporters –– Scott Brinton, Jeff Bessen, Alex Costello, Mary Malloy, Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky –– have taken second place for Community … more
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