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The City Council lifted a curfew order at a special meeting on Tuesday, but affirmed Long Beach's state of emergency.
City moves ahead with recovery effort
Three weeks after Hurricane Sandy forced the mandatory evacuation of residents and caused an estimated $200 million in damage across Long Beach, officials lifted the 7 p.m.-to-7 a.m. curfew, but … more
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Michigan Street resident John McNally spoke at last week's Vision Long Island Smart Growth Summit.
Thousands of volunteers aid city’s rebuilding effort
When Michigan Street resident John McNally spoke in front of more than 500 people at Vision Long Island’s Smart growth Summit in Melville last Friday, his message was clear: Long Beach needs … more
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Mary Ann Ungerson, a Canals resident, said that she is waiting for a new boiler to be installed.
City to ease rebuilding process for homeowners
The lights went out and the floodwater came up quickly in Mary Ann Ungerson’s home in the Canals on Oct. 29. Ungerson described a dark, eerie atmosphere, as 10 homes that caught fire a block away … more
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City Manager Jack Schnirman, far left, during a recent meeting with FEMA officials. Schnirman said that the city is looking for a full reimbursement for costs associated with Sandy.
Moody’s: Sandy could add to city’s financial strain
It had only been several months since the city took steps to balance its budget and close a $10 million deficit before Hurricane Sandy hit on Oct. 29, causing damage that is expected to cost the … 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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Gentle Brew on East Park Avenue collected donated clothing for victims of Hurricane Sandy immediately after the storm.
Gentle Brew gives back to community
Gentle Brew, the hip coffee shop located at 151 E. Park Ave., was one of the first businesses to reopen after Hurricane Sandy. “At first we were doing coffee with propane burners and bottled … more
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The Long Beach LIRR station sat abandoned before trains started running on a limited schedule.
Limited service on Long Beach LIRR branch
While the Long Island Rail Road continues to recover from Hurricane Sandy, currently operating on a modified schedule nearly three weeks after experiencing system-wide destruction, the Long Beach … more
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A car drove through partial treated sewage on Rhame Avenue.
State of emergency issued for Bay Park, Baldwin
A state of emergency has been declared for certain homes in East Rockaway and Baldwin, according to Nassau County Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, to help eliminate threats to public … more
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LIPA's Sandy response was simply unacceptable
It may be human nature to believe that the worst can never happen. Perhaps we can’t wrap our psyches around the thought of our homes and businesses –– our lives –– in tatters. more
Nassau Bar sponsors Long Beach legal consultation clinic
Attorneys' association to assist Sandy’s Victims Tuesday, November 20 at Long Beach City Hall To help residents in the hard hit Long Beach area deal with the many legal issues involved in … more
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