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Ford calls for public meeting over fate of LBMC

County Legislator Denise Ford (R-Long Beach) is calling on Long Beach Medical Center’s Chief Executive Officer Doug Melzer to address the public over the fate of the hospital, which remains closed … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/20/13 | 2 comments

Committee co-chair Joel Crystal said residents have focused on mitigation measures for areas along the bay.

N.Y. Rising planning committee outlines next steps after Sandy

In what may be the most comprehensive planning effort to remake the city in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, a committee of residents representing a cross-section of the community released a 32-page … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/20/13

Imagine Long Beach, a new group aimed at improving the city, is discussing ideas as diverse as a redeveloped bayfront, a rooftop beer garden, a surfing park, and a permanent farmer's market.

Imagining a better Long Beach

A redeveloped bayfront with shops and recreational activities. Bike lanes throughout the city. A rooftop beer garden. A surfing park. These are just some of the ideas being discussed by the … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 11/20/13

Rabbi Jonathan Muskat speaks to the congregation.

Young Israel rededicates synagogue

Young Israel of Oceanside rededicated its Oceanside Road synagogue on the evening of Nov. 16 with a community event. The building was devastated by Hurricane Sandy and needed a complete renovation, … more

11/19/13

Santino and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad cut the Grand Re-Opening ribbon at Lawson Pub on Lawson Boulevard after Hurricane Sandy devastated the establishment and surrounding area.

Elected officials join for Oceanside openings

Along with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, Town of Hempstead Senior Councilman Anthony J. Santino and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad spent this week welcoming new ventures to – and celebrating the … more

11/19/13

The state will provide $697 million for the rehabilitation and mitigation of wastewater treatment facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant.

Cuomo announces $815 million for next phase of Sandy recovery

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last month that $815 million in funding will be allocated for a series of “critical” Hurricane Sandy recovery and rebuilding infrastructure projects on Long Island … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/14/13

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

By John Maher | 11/13/13

Gov. Cuomo announced the project at a press conference in Long Beach last Sunday.

State to pay for crucial L.B. seawall

Gov. Andrew Cuomo stood in a spot that Hurricane Sandy flooded with eight feet of water as he announced last Sunday that the state would provide $13 million for the installation of both a seawall and … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 11/13/13 | 3 comments

Reflect, recover, renew

Dozens of residents lined the Grand Canal in Bay Park on Oct. 29 to observe the one-year anniversary of the storm that devastated their community and … more

By Mary Malloy | 11/6/13

The large crowd gathered on the boardwalk at National Boulevard to make peace with the ocean.

Sandy ceremony lights the way home for displaced residents

“I was having dinner at my girlfriend’s house, and all of a sudden her lights went out,” recounted West End resident Victoria Bianchini. “We went outside — she lives close to the ocean — … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 10/31/13

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