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.
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By Ben Strack
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2/18/16
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More than three years after Hurricane Sandy, Long Beach residents have expressed frustration with recent flooding, especially after last week, saying that a number of mitigation and resiliency …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/18/16
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Long Beach AWARE, a non-profit group aimed at preventing underage drinking, provided beachgoers with free hot chocolate and coffee at the Polar Bears Super Bowl Splash last Sunday.
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By Ben Strack
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2/12/16
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A: With the increase in the number of two-income households over the past few decades, more families are in need of child care during the work week. Having a baby is expensive enough, with the …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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2/10/16
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A major streetscape project that was announced in September, and was intended to beautify the Merrick Road business district between Bellmore and Merrick, has been delayed until the spring. The …
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By Daine Taylor
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1/15/16
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There comes a time when parents nearing retirement should have a conversation with their adult children about their financial situation. In many cases the conversation can feel overwhelming and …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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1/6/16
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Q: When I go to the mynassauproperty.com website, my property’s market value seems low. Does that mean I shouldn’t grieve?
A: On January 4, 2016 the Nassau County Assessor …
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By Richard G. Fromewick
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1/6/16
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After Hurricane Sandy, victims faced — and some are still facing — an extensive, burdensome and sometimes fraudulent flood insurance claims process. Last week, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and …
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By Mary Malloy
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12/10/15
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A: Money is a powerful force in our lives. We’re required to think about money—how much we have, how much we want, how to get more of it— on a regular basis. Undoubtedly, how …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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12/3/15
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Living in an elevated home presents special challenges for residents with disabilities and for senior citizens who may have difficulty accessing their homes. “My mother just had spinal surgery. …
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By Laura Schofer
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11/5/15
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