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Long Beach residents know too well the aftermath of historic flooding — the desperate need for supplies and money after losing everything, gas shortages, the anxiety of being displaced, the monumental task of rebuilding. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/24/16

Allison Kallelis, left, owner Cassandra Bolivar and Michelle Kelly at the shop on Sunday.

Residents bid farewell to Long Beach Craft & Variety

The line of customers at Long Beach Craft & Variety spilled out the door onto Park Avenue last Sunday, as hundreds of shoppers took advantage of a big clearance sale of everything from backpacks and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/9/15

Michelle and Tim Kelly on the deck of their new home on Harmon Street. The Kellys moved into their reconstructed — and elevated — home on Saturday.

Hurricane Sandy: Two years on

Just days before the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy — after staying at seven different hotels and apartments, as well as crashing at friends’ houses — Harmon Street residents Tim and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/29/14

The Pay it Forward crew: Sean and Kelly Sullivan, left, Jackie and Billy Kupferman, Janet Slavin, Michelle and Tim Kelly.

People of the Year 2013: Project Pay it Forward

"In the days after the storm, there was a mentality of helping one another — it was such a mess, but there was also such a feeling of community. You really felt like you were literally helping … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 12/30/13

Irish Day returning to the West End

After a year filled with struggle and strife, this year’s Irish Day aims to boost the spirits of the West End and honor those who helped the community in the weeks and months following Hurricane … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 9/25/13

Jessica Faith Yoo hopes this song will encourage Sandy victims to stay strong, and will help raise money for Project Pay it Forward.

‘Hang on, it’s gonna get better'

Eleven-year-old Jessica Faith Yoo has a message she wants to share with Long Beach. “There is always a bright side to every situation,” said Yoo. “Sometimes things might seem like they will … more

By Kevin Cabello | 8/15/13

The zoning board granted Swingbellys a variance to expand its bar area, and Sullivan is rebuilding the business with more storm-resistant materials, such as concrete floors.

Swingbellys makes a comeback

Just two days before hundreds of people turned out for a fundraiser to help him reopen his Hurricane Sandy-damaged business, Swingbellys owner Sean Sullivan sat patiently at an April Zoning Board … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/23/13

Katie Derer, Kelly Sullivan, Jennifer Burns, Marlene Hardy, Holly Handleman, and Kristina O’Neill at the April 20 fundraiser for Swingbellys.

A show of support for Swingbellys

Swingbellys, the popular West End barbecue joint that was seriously damaged during Hurricane Sandy, is hoping to reopen its doors by Memorial Day, thanks to support from the community that is … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/1/13

Bill Holtmeyer and Paul Montasano showed their love for Shine’s with a signature T-shirt.

A beacon of light in the West End

After going above and beyond to help the West End community in the days and weeks after Hurricane Sandy, Shine’s bar and restaurant received some help of its own. Shine’s is a West End … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 4/4/13

Members of the Project Pay It Forward team: Earth Arts owners Michelle and Tim Kelly, left; Billy and Jackie Kupferman, of the Long Beach Surfer’s Association; and Swingbellys owners Kelly and Sean Sullivan.

Paying it forward in Long Beach

While they wait for government aid or insurance money, Long Beach businesses have been languishing in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. “Technically, the powers that be — the government, the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 3/14/13

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