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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
FEMA extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of the State of New York, has approved a 21-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which allows eligible … more
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
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Schools Superintendent David Weiss presented the 2013-14 budget to an audience of nearly 300 on March 12.
Long Beach school district floats $123.1 million budget
School officials floated a proposed $123.1 million school budget for 2013-14 last week, sparking the ire of teachers and parents over a number of teaching and administrative positions that may be … more
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In Merrick, floodwaters reached as far north as Merrick Road during Hurricane Sandy, spreading saltwater everywhere and stressing plants like this hydrangea outside the Merrick CVS. Though many plants appear to be dead, they could very well make a comeback in June or early July, experts say.
Saving stressed-out plants after Hurricane Sandy
When Hurricane Sandy struck on Oct. 29, it inundated thousands of South Shore yards with saltwater, which is awful for lawns and most plants. Over the past 4½ months, homeowners have watched helplessly as their hydrangeas have shriveled up, their boxwoods have turned rust-colored and their grass has become a mottled patch of brown and more brown. In many cases, years’ worth of yard work, valued at thousands of dollars, was seemingly destroyed in a single night. more
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For Sandy victims, promises aren't enough
More than four months after Hurricane Sandy, many homes along the South Shore remain in shambles. Countless businesses still have not reopened. more
Annabelle, Jacqueline, Madeleine and Alaina were happy to be able to visit Genevieve and Juliet at the emergency shelter at Mitchel Field.
Pets: Helpless victims of Hurricane Sandy
Long Beach resident and cat owner Randy Lerner was an eyewitness as Hurricane Sandy hit the shore of Long Island. “I live across the street from the ocean,” he said, “and I watched the … more
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Representatives from five banks will be available in Long Beach March 4-9 to provide one-on-one assistance to homeowners seeking the release of Sandy insurance settlement funds.
Show me the money!
Some help for homeowners desperately waiting for insurance money to rebuild their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will be available next week, after New York State's Department of Financial … more
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Volunteer your time to restoring our wetlands
Hurricane Sandy led to one of Long Island’s worst environmental disasters ever, if not the worst. more
FEMA's disaster recovery center, which was set to close on FEb. 27, will remain open through March 29.
Long Beach disaster recovery site to remain open
It came right down to the wire. Just one day before the disaster recovery center in Long Beach was set to close, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that they would keep the doors … more
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