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Meeting June 16 on FEMA’s reopening of Sandy flood insurance claims

Tuesday, June 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Long Beach Hotel, 405 East Broadway, Long Beach more

6/8/15

Matthew Ern/ Herald Sen. Charles Schumer stood with local officials and homeowners impacted by Hurricane Sandy to outline the change in the insurance claims review process.

FEMA reopens Sandy insurance claims

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer has announced the details of a new insurance claim review process that is designed to benefit thousands of homeowners who were underpaid after Hurricane Sandy. Schumer’s announcement, last Friday in Long Beach, came as the … more

By Matthew Ern | 6/3/15

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky announced at a press conference in Mastic Beach last Friday that he and Sen. Thomas Croci had introduced legislation that would require NY Rising to submit detailed reports on the status of Hurricane Sandy claims to the State Legislature.

Legislators call for NY Rising oversight

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky has introduced legislation that would require New York Rising to submit monthly reports to the State Legislature detailing the status of disaster funds allocated to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/29/15

City council President Len Torres, left, and State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky at last month’s public forum with representatives of South Nassau Communities Hospital and the state Department of Health.

City Council calls on state to update Berger Report

The Long Beach City Council last week renewed its call on the state Department of Health to update a 2006 report used as the basis to restructure hospitals across the state, and recommended that the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/14/15

City Manager Jack Schnirman presented the proposed budget at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

City budget includes 'net zero' tax hike

The city presented its spending plan for the 2015-16 fiscal year at a City Council meeting on Tuesday. The proposed budget totals $86 million, a 1.91 percent increase over the current spending plan. … more

By Matthew Ern | 5/6/15

Residents explored stations outlining different parts of the city’s Comprehensive Plan at a meeting on April 28.

Community feedback key to city's comprehensive plan

As reconstruction efforts continue throughout Long Beach, officials are looking to create a more resilient and economically sustainable city. They began developing an updated Comprehensive Plan … more

By Matthew Ern | 5/6/15

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, third from right, joined city officials on Monday to announce a new federally funded trolley.

Rice, Long Beach city officials unveil new trolley

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice joined Long Beach officials on Monday to unveil the city’s new federally-funded trolley, one of eight vehicles replaced after the city’s public transit fleet suffered … more

4/29/15

Local 287 President Billy Piazza was joined by FDNY firefighters and labor leaders at the Knights of Columbus on Monday.

FDNY members back Long Beach firefighters

A group of New York City firefighters and medics representing nearly 300 members of the city Fire Department who live in Long Beach announced their support for the city’s career firefighters at a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/22/15

Runners took part in the first Run, Ride, Rebuild event in Long Beach last fall.

Run, Ride, Rebuild returns to Long Beach

Almost two and a half years after Hurricane Sandy devastated the homes and lives of countless New York and New Jersey residents, many are still struggling to get back on their feet. more

By Matthew Ern | 4/15/15

The city announced that it intends to hire eight paramedics to operate the primary ambulance, currently run by the career firefighters.

South Nassau to run additional ambulance in L.B.

As part of its effort to restructure emergency medical services in Long Beach, the city announced this week that it has partnered with South Nassau Communities Hospital to operate an additional … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/15/15

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