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Unsound pledged to reopen.
Businesses stage a comeback
A month after Hurricane Sandy destroyed Unsound surf shop, at 359 E. Park Ave., leaving its interior filled with overturned surfboards and soggy clothing, co-owner Dave Juan said that the business … more
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Brian Noone resigns as inspector general for Town of Oyster Bay
Brian Noone, the Town of Oyster Bay’s first, and thus far only inspector general, resigned on June 23 amid allegations of ethical violations and an investigation by the Nassau County District … more
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Poll workers from the Board of Education tallied the votes for the Oyster Bay-East Norwich school district’s budget election at Oyster Bay High School Tuesday night.
Both Oyster Bay-East Norwich and Locust Valley school budgets pass
The chorus room at Oyster Bay High School was silent at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, as poll workers from the Board of Elections tallied the votes. Superintendent Francesco Ianni and Deputy … more
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Lola's was among the many restaurants that were able to reopen after the storm, while many others are struggling after sustaining extensive damage.
Long Beach restaurants have a tough road ahead
Sean Sullivan, owner of Swingbelly’s BBQ, at 909 W. Beech St., which suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Sandy, said that he is hoping to reopen. “We’re waiting to hear back from … more
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Long Beach is proposed to lose millions in aid, which has school officials voicing their frustration.
Long Beach schools may lose state aid
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her proposed executive budget for fiscal year 2025 on Jan. 16, revealing, among other things, the aid each school district would be receiving — or losing. In … more
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The system of dunes, berms and jetties will protect approximately seven miles of Long Beach Island's coast from future storms. (Photo courtesy Jason Belsky)
Army Corps project set to begin this spring
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. more
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Governor Cuomo and local officials put pressure on LIPA to restore power to Long Beach.
And now, the recovery
Two weeks after Hurricane Sandy battered Long Beach, leaving thousands of residents without power and water, the Long Island Power Authority, the object of unrelenting public pressure, announced … more
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Delia DeRiggi-Whitton will be the next minority leader for Democrats in the Nassau County Legislature.
DeRiggi-Whitton to lead Democrats in 2024 Nassau County Legislature
Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton has been designated to serve as minority leader by the members of the Nassau County Legislative Democratic Caucus starting in 2024. DeRiggi-Whitton, 55, … more
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City officials said that crews are picking up trash daily, though residents in the West End and other parts of Long Beach are calling on them to step up their efforts.
Residents call for quicker debris removal
Though the restoration of power in most parts of the city was encouraging, many residents were still displaced, their homes or apartments dark and cold. And aside from the complaints directed at … more
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On the first day back to school after Hurricane Sandy, Lindell second-graders made special signs to welcome the Lido School students who will temporarily be attending classes at Lindell.
Two weeks after the storm, Long Beach students return to classes
“There was a lot of kids today — I was surprised to see that many kids back,” Long Beach High School senior Maria Krzeminski said after her first day back at school on Tuesday, two weeks after … more
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