”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 …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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11/10/12
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“Who wants food?” said Bernadette Riordan, as she carved turkey and served hot meals at the end of Louisiana Street last Saturday.
It was a brief respite for residents, including Riordan’s …
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More than a week after Hurricane Sandy left Long Beach in the dark, the Long Island Power Authority has restored about 40 percent of the city's power, city officials announced on Friday, though many …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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11/9/12
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A week after Hurricane Sandy destroyed or severely damaged homes and the boardwalk, eroded the beaches and rendered the city’s power, water and sewer services useless, there was a glimmer of …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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11/6/12
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The Long Beach School District is working to return students to school in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, an effort that would include limited openings, possibly starting on Wednesday.
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Anthony Rifilato
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11/5/12
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For the second time in a week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo returned to Long Beach on Saturday, as the city and its residents began the arduous task of clearing out their homes and buildings of debris following …
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Anthony Rifilato
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11/4/12
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered Long Beach residents some semblance of hope on Wednesday after Hurricane Sandy battered the city, saying, “We’re all going to work together now to do what we need to do …
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Long Beach officials continue to urge residents to evacuate the city and barrier island, as parts of the city are already flooding — mainly parts of the Canals and the West End — as Hurricane …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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10/29/12
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The City of Long Beach and Nassau County declared a state of emergency on Saturday as Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the East Coast and is becoming what County Executive Ed Mangano called a …
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Sometimes, words are not enough. Even though words are my business, there are so many others who said it better about the life and passing of their -- and my -- beloved Mayor Ed Sieban. So instead, I put together a montage of photos and short videos of the mayor "in action." I hope you like it.
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