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Let's keep our beach communities vibrant

It’s been five months since Hurricane Sandy devastated many South Shore communities, but it appears that some of the areas most impacted will finally receive the necessary funding to start the process of rebuilding damaged beaches and dunes. more

3/28/13

LIPA faced a barrage of criticism for its response to Hurricane Sandy.

LIPA's future remains uncertain

It’s been five months since Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the shores of Long Island, and the state government, led by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, continues the process of reworking its utility storm and preparation response. more

By David Weingrad | 3/27/13

Cedarhurst homeowner Ilanit Sternberg fired contractor Scott Dellahoy on Jan. 4, after what she called a “horrendous” job of plastering the walls.

Vetting your contractor and customer

It began with the best of intentions. Scott Dellahoy, a fire chief from the upstate Ellery Center Fire Department, traveled down from the western New York town of Dewittville to aid fellow firefighters after Hurricane Sandy struck. more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 3/27/13

All of the oceanfront cabanas at The Shores in Atlantic Beach club were lost in Hurricane Sandy.

Atlantic Beach beach clubs battle back

The loss of all the oceanfront cabanas, lockers, shower and steam rooms and part of the upper deck in Hurricane Sandy did not dissuade The Shores owner Brian Bezalel, and he plans to open the Atlantic Beach club as scheduled on Memorial Day weekend. more

By Ann Friedman | 3/27/13

Congressman Peter King, the keynote speaker at Hofstra University, told the audience that the 11-week delay in Congress set the hurricane reimbursement process back “significantly.”

Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.

“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Mary Malloy arifilato@liherald.com and mmalloy@liherald.com | 3/27/13

The worst of Sandy's wrath may still be on its way

Months after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc and left behind heartache on Long Island, many Nassau and Suffolk County residents who suffered little, if any, damage in the storm are still going to be hit hard in the coming months — in their pocketbooks, with higher taxes. more

3/21/13

Buffeted by wind-blown sand, workers planted grass last Friday on the massive dunes the state is building along the Ocean Parkway to protect it from the Atlantic Ocean’s onslaught in the event of another storm like Hurricane Sandy.

Officials: Jones Beach is on the road to recovery

Repair crews are hurrying to repair the damage that Hurricane Sandy inflicted on the beaches and parkways of Jones Beach Island and Robert Moses State Park, state officials say. A $32.2 million restoration project is scheduled to be finished before Memorial Day, the traditional start of the summer beach season. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 3/20/13

Cedarhurst-based Labor & Industry for Education provides free assistance to homeowners dealing with issues from Hurricane Sandy and foreclosure, and several other services.

Helping Sandy victims

For those having trouble paying their mortgage, are in foreclosure or in need of help following Hurricane Sandy, the Cedarhurst-based organization, Labor & Industry For Education, Inc. (LIFE), provides that assistance at no cost. more

By Ann Friedman | 3/20/13

Hurricane Sandy ripped through the Woodmere Bay Yacht Club in East Rockaway. Members hope to have the Cooke Street building repaired by May.

Dropping anchor on a new clubhouse

Woodmere Bay Yacht Club member Charles Mohr just finished rebuilding his Bay Park home after Tropical Storm Irene, when Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island and tore through Mohr’s house. Sandy also damaged the East Rockaway clubhouse of the 66-year-old group. more

By Jeffrey Bessen | 3/20/13

Lawrence High School is one of 30 schools in the running for a $3,000 gift card to help in repairing its auditorium. The schools Dance Department performed to the music of Frank Sinatra at a benefit performance in 2011.

A smashing way to fix their auditorium

Lawrence High School is one of three New York-area schools that are among 30 selected as finalists for a $3,000 gift card that can be used to repair or improve a school’s performance space as part of the “Make a Musical Competition” sponsored by the NBC television show “Smash” and Lowe’s the home improvement franchise. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/15/13

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