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Pro surfer Kelly Slater during the finals of the Quiksilver Pro New York in 2011.
The Quiksilver Pro N.Y. and a community's fight for survival
Months before the crowds flocked to the beaches in September 2011 to watch professional surfers like Kelly Slater during the Quiksilver Pro New York — the largest pro surfing competition ever held … more
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Public works crews water each of the newly planted trees with 15 to 20 gallons of water every week.
Tree replanting on hold until fall
The city will receive millions of dollars in additional state funds to help with the replacement of thousands of Hurricane Sandy-damaged trees that were removed last year. The replanting, which got … more
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U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice was joined by local officials in front of the home of resident Liz Treston on Wyoming Avenue.
Lawmakers to FEMA: no claw backs!
Local and federal officials recently called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to waive millions of dollars in disaster relief funding that the agency has ordered Hurricane Sandy victims to … more
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Matthew Ern/HeraldNassau County Legislator Denise Ford, far left, Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky called for federal approval of a free-standing emergency department at the former Long Beach Medical Center campus.
Emergency facility hits a snag
U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and local officials called on federal regulators Wednesday to approve South Nassau Communities Hospital’s request to open and operate a 24-hour, 911-receiving emergency … more
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Pope Francis, Long Island and water
Pope Francis issued an encyclical last month that focuses on our responsibility for and connections to the environment and the poor. I’ve only read the first half of “Laudato Si’" . . . more
State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky
Property tax breaks for Sandy victims
Legislation sponsored by State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky to grant tax relief to Hurricane Sandy victims passed in the Assembly and the State Senate last week, and is now awaiting Gov. Andrew … more
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Amy Engel, right, of Sustainable L.I., and other experts were on hand to answer residents’ questions in an informal, one-on-one setting and give neighborhood-specific updates to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
City begins next stage of comprehensive plan
A redeveloped bayfront, a revitalized central business district and even a new location for City Hall were among the ideas discussed at a planning meeting last week aimed at gathering public input that could shape the future of Long Beach. more
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Christina Daly/ Herald The library’s West End branch is set to formally open on June 27.
New West End Library branch set to open
After nearly three years of ongoing discussions and delays, the Long Beach Public Library will open the doors of its new West End branch on June 24, followed by a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on … more
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It's hurricane season — be prepared
Hurricane season in the Atlantic began June 1 and stretches for six months, until Nov. 30. It’s time to make sure you’re prepared. more
Courtesy Ronnie Myles Rev. Delores Miller, third from right, was joined by local officials, clergy and residents at the reopening of the newly renovated Evangel Revival Community Church on May 30, more than two and a half years after Hurricane Sandy damaged the building.
A community returns after Sandy
Hurricane Sandy left Evangel Revival Community Church so badly damaged that it had to be completely gutted, but the Rev. Delores Miller never lost faith. more
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