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Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

The system of dunes, berms and jetties will protect approximately seven miles of Long Beach Island's coast from future storms. (Photo courtesy Jason Belsky)

Army Corps project set to begin this spring

Construction on Long Beach Island’s long-awaited coastal protection project will begin this year, and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced last week that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a $209 million project partnership agreement with the city and the state. more

By Ben Strack | 2/18/16

Flooding continues to be a problem on the South Shore and could be addressed by the Nassau Back Bays study.

South Shore flood study wins funds

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/10/16

Flooding continues to be a problem in South Baldwin and could be addressed in the Nassau County Back Bay study. This was the scene on Jackson Place in Baldwin Harbor on Monday.

More flooding along the South Shore

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/8/16

Actress and comedian Amy Schumer joined Sen. Chuck Schumer on the steps of City Hall in Manhattan last week to call for a vote on gun legislation.

Schumer and Schumer team up for gun control

Senator Charles E. Schumer, alongside actress, comedian — and cousin — Amy Schumer, a Rockville Centre native, continued their public campaign aimed at bringing forth a vote on common-sense gun … more

10/28/15

City Council President Scott Mandel, far left, former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Sen. Charles Schumer and City Manager Jack Schnirman screwed in the last plank of the new boardwalk in 2013.

FEMA to foot remainder of boardwalk bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had restored over $9 million of previously denied Public Assistance program funding to reimburse the City of Long … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/3/15

Pope Francis will speak in front of Congress on Sept. 24, and Sen. Schumer is giving away a ticket to the historic event.

Sen. Schumer holding lottery for chance for one New Yorker to see Pope Francis speak to Congress

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that his office will be conducting a statewide lottery for one ticket to the Joint Meeting of Congress with His Holiness Pope Francis of the Holy See on … more

8/19/15

Public works crews water each of the newly planted trees with 15 to 20 gallons of water every week.

Tree replanting on hold until fall

The city will receive millions of dollars in additional state funds to help with the replacement of thousands of Hurricane Sandy-damaged trees that were removed last year. The replanting, which got … more

By Matthew Ern | 7/15/15

Matthew Ern/ Herald Sen. Charles Schumer stood with local officials and homeowners impacted by Hurricane Sandy to outline the change in the insurance claims review process.

FEMA reopens Sandy insurance claims

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer has announced the details of a new insurance claim review process that is designed to benefit thousands of homeowners who were underpaid after Hurricane Sandy. Schumer’s announcement, last Friday in Long Beach, came as the … more

By Matthew Ern | 6/3/15

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, third from right, joined city officials on Monday to announce a new federally funded trolley.

Rice, Long Beach city officials unveil new trolley

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice joined Long Beach officials on Monday to unveil the city’s new federally-funded trolley, one of eight vehicles replaced after the city’s public transit fleet suffered … more

4/29/15