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Rice sponsors bill to protect Sandy victims

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice co-sponsored legislation introduced earlier this month that would forgive debts incurred by Hurricane Sandy victims after the Federal Emergency Management Agency mistakenly overpaid them disaster relief funds. more

By Matthew Ern | 2/19/15 | 1 comment

'By the time we got to Woodstock' — it was 41 years later

We finally made it to Woodstock last week — even though we were no longer wearing bell-bottomed jeans, paisley bandanas, or tie-dye T-shirts with bright yellow peace signs or smiley faces. We had a little more around the middle, a little sprinkling of silver among the gold, and we used our GPS system to get there — but we eventually “got ourselves back to the garden.” more

Mary Malloy | 3/20/11 | 1 comment

What’s The Real Bottom Line?

It was just one stinkin’ extra sweet and sour sauce. They didn’t even have any honey mustard, which is what I originally asked for. more

By Mitchell Hart Cooper | 4/19/11 | 1 comment

The 16th annual Long Beach Polar Bear Super Bowl Splash is set for Sunday, Feb. 1.

Yes, the Polar Bear Splash is still on

This week’s snowstorm hasn’t dampened the spirits of the Long Beach Polar Bears, who plan to go ahead with their annual Super Bowl Splash this Sunday, Feb. 1. “It is coming after a … more

By Matthew Ern | 1/28/15 | 1 comment

Food and drink distribution today

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the County, FEMA, Island Harvest and the Red Cross began distributing food and drink to thousands of residents impacted by the damage … more

11/2/12 | 1 comment

Hurricane Sandy damaged not only the boardwalk, but pools, decks and fences along its length. City officials said they expect the federal government to cover the city’s costs of the reconstruction.

Sandy to cost city $200 million

The city’s costs associated with Hurricane Sandy could reach $200 million, City Manager Jack Schnirman said, but most, if not all, of the bill is expected to be picked up by the federal … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/14/12 | 1 comment

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray held a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 1 in front of a Levittown home on Rose Lane that was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Murray, center, was joined by, from left, left, homeowners Lenny and Donna D'Andrea, Councilman Gary Hudes, Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin and Building Department Commissioner John Rottkamp.

Town Supervisor offers relief for homeowners

The Town of Hempstead is one of many local governments that are scrambling to help homeowners in need following the wreckage caused by Hurricane Sandy. more

By David Weingrad | 11/2/12 | 1 comment

President's task force releases post-Sandy rebuilding recommendations

A task force mandated by President Barack Obama in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and charged with developing a strategy for rebuilding areas damaged by the devastating storm has issued a report … more

8/21/13 | 1 comment

City Manager Jack Schnirman signed a contract with Grace Industries on April 16.

Long Beach boardwalk rebuild starting this week

The city officially signed a contract with Grace Industries last week to rebuild the 2.2-mile Long Beach boardwalk, with sections of the structure to be completed by July. A groundbreaking … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/24/13 | 1 comment

The storm put the president and the public to the test

The most stunning image I saw in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy was a YouTube video of a huge carp hanging from a pole in the parking lot of the Woodmere Middle School on Peninsula Boulevard. more

11/15/12 | 1 comment

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