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The city will hold a series of public meetings over the next two weeks to gather public input prior to rebuilding the boardwalk.

Public meetings to be held prior to boardwalk rebuild

Less than two weeks after the city hired an engineering firm to begin the process of reconstructing the storm-battered boardwalk, city officials announced that a series of public meetings will be … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/5/13

The 14th annual mass plunge in the Atlantic was still a resounding success, drawing a record crowd of about 20,000 and raising at least $500,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

‘Our way of taking back the beach’

“This is where it all started,” said Long Beach Polar Bear Club co-founder Kevin McCarthy of the Grand Boulevard location of this year’s Super Bowl Splash. “We lived in this … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 2/4/13

Mold, a threat to your home –– and health

Melanie Siegel Rubin’s south Merrick home was, like hundreds of homes across the South Shore, flooded when Hurricane Sandy struck on Oct. 29. Saltwater inundated the front entrance and back laundry room. She did not realize, however, that water had soaked through her plywood subfloor when her crawl space flooded. more

By Scott Brinton | 2/1/13

Long fueling lines were a problem in Nassau County after Hurricane Sandy.

Town: Fueling stations must carry generators

A law passed by the Town of Hempstead on Jan. 22 requires fueling stations within the township to carry back-up generators capable of powering its fuel pumps during power outages. more

By David Weingrad | 1/31/13

Thank you, Legislator Ford

Last week, Governor Cuomo unveiled his 2013-14 budget. He proposed to increase school aid statewide by 3 percent while keeping overall state spending growth under 2 percent. more

1/31/13

It's long past time for action at the Bay Park plant

The effort to rebuild our communities after Hurricane Sandy’s devastation has not been without a sense of urgency, especially when it comes to reconstructing homes and critical infrastructure “stronger, smarter and safer.” more

1/31/13

Roughly 7,000 people charged into the water during last year’s Long Beach Polar Bears Superbowl Splash. Organizers said that they are expecting a record turnout this year in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Long Beach Polar Bears charge on

“People want [normalcy]. This is Long Beach, this is what we do,” said Kevin McCarthy, co-founder of the Long Beach Polar Bear Club. Less than a week after Sandy struck, McCarthy said people … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 1/31/13 | 1 comment

Chamber officers include, from left, Ira Reiter and Margaret Biegelman, vice presidents; Ellen Firer, secretary; and Douglas Mills, treasurer.

Chamber pays tribute to Merricks' first responders

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce installation dinner at Château Briand in Carle Place on Jan. 24 was a night to celebrate the firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians who … more

By Scott Brinton | 1/30/13

Queens students lend helping hand to East Rockaway peers

Like many homes in East Rockaway, Rhame Avenue Elementary School is slowly but surely getting put back together after Hurricane Sandy hit on Oct. 29. Rhame had between 10 and 12 inches of water … more

By Brian Croce | 1/30/13

Peninsula Kiwanis lends a helping hand to several local organizations throughout the year and in emergencies such as Hurricane Sandy. At the Five Towns Early Learning Center in Inwood, Frank Mistero, Dominic Cura, Frank Basile and Kevin Cooney handed out Christmas gifts to the children, along with Center Executive Director Pepper Robinson.

Dedicating themselves to the community

The day after Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island, members of the Peninsula Kiwanis Club were cutting downed trees, coordinating efforts to get generators to the Five Towns and reaching out to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to have food and water sent to the community they cherish. more

By Ann E. Friedman | 1/30/13

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