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On March 26, State Farm Agents Suzanne Aral-Boutros and Scott Hermann, right, presented a $25,000 check to the Community Parent Center for its “Drive in the Safe Lane” program at Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools. On hand were, from left, Tom Volpe, director of transportation for the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District; John DeTommaso, the district’s superintendent; Cynthia Strait Régal, deputy superintendent for business; Dr. Mara Bollettieri, assistant superintendent for personnel; Wendy Tepfer, director of the Parent Center; and Marge Lee, president of Dedicatedd, a DWI victim advocacy group.
State Farm gives $25K to Community Parent Center
State Farm donated $25,000 on March 26 to the Community Parent Center, a Bellmore-Merrick nonprofit organization that supports parents and families with children in kindergarten to 12th grade, for its “Drive in the Safe Lane” program at Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools. more
The Seastreak ferry operates from Rockaway, with multiple runs to lower Manhattan and midtown for $3.50 each way.
Rockaway ferry expects spike in ridership ahead of LIRR strike
With thousands of commuters facing a possible strike this Sunday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that in addition to an existing ferry service in Rockaway, it will add a free ferry … more
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Long Beach City Council approves fee increases
The City Council approved increases last week in residential parking permit fees; water and sewer and sanitation rates; and bus fares, a measure that officially balances the recently approved budget … more
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the revised army corps project calls for a system of dunes and jetties. The red line illustrates the current level of the beach, while the yellow lines indicate the addition of 4.7 million cubic yards of sand.
Army Corps presents plan to public
Another Hurricane Sandy would likely breach a system of dunes and berms called for in an Army Corps of Engineers coastal protection project for the barrier island, but corps officials said that those … more
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Barrier Island Alliance representative Eric Landsman, left, chamber Executive Vice President Mark Tannenbaum and Billy Kupferman discussed ideas aimed at helping local businesses this summer.
Giving Long Beach businesses a boost
In an effort to boost tourism and generate revenue for local businesses this summer, the city plans to allow food trucks to operate near the beach for the first time. At the March 18 Chamber of … more
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MLK Center board chair James Hodge, left, and C-Town owner Rob Koff on Feb. 12. Koff donated the remainder of the store’s inventory to the center.
C-Town sold after Hurricane Sandy
After more than 40 years in business, C-Town, the West End’s only supermarket, has closed its doors after it sustained significant damage during Hurricane Sandy. Co-owner Rob Koff said that he … more
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City Manager Jack Schnirman, right, Public Works Commissioner Jim LaCarrubba and Deputy DPW Commissioner Joe Febrizio met with representatives of the Army Corps of Engineers last Friday to discuss a new coastal protection project for Long Beach.
Funding for Army Corps project a go
Just days after city officials held a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss a plan to protect the barrier island from future storms like Hurricane Sandy, U.S. … more
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Newspapers — the cornerstones of our communities
Many people get their bytes of information as alerts on their smartphones. From war to weather to the economy, the news of the world comes digitally to our many devices. more
The Ancient Order of Hibernians say that they are working with the city to make Irish Day more family-friendly. Residents said that the changes to the parade and festival, including clearing streets earlier, will have little impact on the crowds and noise.
Irish Day ‘was over’
The St. Brendan’s Day Irish Parade and Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors to the West End each year, was nearly canceled last month amid an outcry from residents who say they have had … more
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Alan Hodish named law school alumni president.
East Meadow student in Green Teens program
East Meadow native Melissa Gross was chosen to participate in the Green Teens program at the Long Island Children’s Museum this summer. more
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