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PSEG Long Island to jumpstart in 2014
One year after Superstorm Sandy laid waste to Long Island’s electrical grids, New Jersey-based energy company PSE&G is preparing to replace LIPA in managing … more
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Merokeans and Bellmorites sat in the cafeteria of Shore Road School in south Bellmore, brainstorming ideas on how to protect their communities
Post-Sandy planning committee begins public outreach
A year after Hurricane Sandy slammed the South Shore, wreaking destruction and upending lives, a committee the state created to help Bellmore and Merrick plan for future storms held its first “public engagement” meeting last week, and 40 or so residents shared their thoughts on what steps the state should take to help with that planning. more
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Reflections on the Big One — Superstorm Sandy
There is an image of Superstorm Sandy –– or, rather, its aftermath –– that is seared in my mind: I’m driving a rented black Jeep, rounding a bend in the road near my home in south Merrick. more
Rona and David Weiss are suing the Travelers insurance company in the hope of reaching a settlement to rebuild their home after Superstorm Sandy destroyed it.
A year after Superstorm Sandy, still homeless in Bellmore
When Superstorm Sandy submerged Len Drive in south Bellmore last Oct. 29, it was particularly cruel to the home of David and Rona Weiss, who are in their mid-60s and bought their 2,450-square-foot high ranch in 1983. more
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Jennifer Gonzalez and Marc Tenzer reviewed maps of Mill Brook during the Sept. 26 CRZ planning committee meeting.
Public to weigh in on post-Sandy fixes
South Valley Stream has been allotted $3 million in funds by New York state to improve the community’s infrastructure in order to prevent damage from future storms. Next week, residents will get to weigh in on how they think that money should be spent. more
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Sandy group talking rebuilding
A committee of local residents tasked with developing a plan to spend $12.1 million on Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts in Bellmore and Merrick held its first meeting last week, at which committee members, a team of consultants provided by the state and a handful of residents discussed project ideas and offered input on how they believe the committee should move forward. more
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The Hofstra University Biology Department has been awarded a grant to clean up a Long Beach salt marsh that students often use to study a marine habitat.
Hofstra awarded grant to clean up salt marsh after Superstorm Sandy
Hofstra University has been awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grant of $75,000 to remove debris accumulated during Superstorm Sandy from a local salt marsh that is used regularly for research and educational projects. Among the professors spearheading the project is Dr. Russell Burke, of Bellmore. more
Payton McDermott pinned a boutonniere on Matt Birnbaum.
Chateau Briand holds free prom for LBHS seniors
“Once students heard that the prom wouldn’t cost anything, more people were willing to come,” said Elyse Stark, a graduating senior and member of the Long Beach High School prom committee. more
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The Class of 2013 sent their mortarboards flying at the conclusion of the ceremony at Veterans Field.
LBHS grads overcome Sandy
The Long Beach High School class of 2013, family members and friends gathered for commencement exercises on Sunday at Veterans Field behind Long Beach Middle School. The ceremony usually takes place … more
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Spring has sprung. When will winter end?
I don’t know how they do it, but the prognosticators at the Farmers’ Almanac were right again this winter. more
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