Keyword: Sandy
700 results total, viewing 241 - 250
The new Head Start facility, at 1 East Pine St., will include larger classrooms, state-of-the-art technology and even a rooftop playground.
Head Start breaks ground on new L.B. facility
Long Beach Head Start, a federal, comprehensive early childhood education program for children from low-income families, will have a new home after it received a grant to fully fund the construction … more
|
Robert Browne with friends Nadia, Chloe and Nina at last Saturday’s block party on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Community rallies around local teen
In front of his home on Pennsylvania Avenue, which was damaged by Hurricane Sandy, 13-year-old Robert Browne was all smiles as family and friends gave him a heartfelt welcome at a block party in his … more
|
Sustainable Long Island presented renderings of what some new amenities could look like on the boardwalk, like shaded “bump-outs,” seen here.
Residents weigh in on future of the boardwalk
The city hosted the first of three public forums on Monday to address the next phase of boardwalk redevelopment, and while only about 50 residents showed up, they had a lot to say, and shared their … more
|
Pro surfer Balaram Stack, pictured at Surf Week last month, is among the competitors.
Long Beach to host major surfing contest
When he’s not working as a camp director at Skudin Surf school, or doing volunteer work with children with special needs for the nonprofit Surf for All, professional surfer TJ Gumiela is training, … more
|
City Manager Jack Schnirman displayed the new Long Beach-themed debit card at the grand opening of Bethpage Federal Credit Union's Long Beach branch in June. The city entered into an agreement with Bethpage on Tuesday to install ATMs at three municipal buildings.
City to place ATMs at municipal buildings
The City Council voted unanimously at its meeting on Tuesday to install automated teller machines at various municipal buildings throughout Long Beach, part of a contract agreement with Bethpage … more
|
The Smorgasbar is the newest food venue at Jones Beach State Park, featuring numerous vendors from Brooklyn. It was placed on the site of Donald Trump’s proposed restaurant.
More in store for Jones Beach
A byproduct of any disaster is a “rising from the ashes” scenario. That is what the director of operations at Jones Beach State Park, Hank Leggio said about the beach and its continuing recovery, nearly two years after Hurricane Sandy. He went on to state that aside from needed repairs, most of the additions and renovations made to the renowned state park were planned long before the storm hit. more
|
The city plans to install a 2,300-foot-long seawall along Reynolds Channel, as well as adjustable barriers and other initiatives along the bay.
Long Beach moves forward on protection plan
Nine months after Gov. Andrew Cuomo came to Long Beach and announced that the state would provide $13 million to fund flood protection measures for the city’s industrial district, the City Council … more
|
The city announced on Tuesday that it would hold another round of public input meetings to determine what amenities should be added to the boardwalk.
City looks to add boardwalk amenities
A year after Long Beach’s iconic boardwalk reopened, city officials say they are looking to improve the 2.2-mile structure, mainly by adding amenities and activities to make it a “family-friendly … more
|
The Jones Beach Boardwalk, now beautifully restored, was among many areas of the state park that were inundated by Hurricane Sandy.
Video: A crown jewel shines brighter
Nearly two years after Hurricane Sandy, the Jones Beach State Park staff — with the help of the Federal Emergency Management Agency — has not only repaired, but revived the world-famous attraction. more
|
Danny Ehrick, at lectern, offered praise for a New York state program that will allow homeowners living in Long Island’s 100-year flood plain to have the cost of elevating their homes fully reimbursed.
State offers funds to elevate homes
After Danny Ehrick’s home flooded in Hurricane Sandy, the 11-year resident of Freeport immediately cleaned his tools. Ehrick said he knew he would need them to gut the first floor of his canal-front home on Florence Avenue. more
|
« Prev | 1 … 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 … 70 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past year.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© 2024, Richner Communications · 2 Endo Blvd · Garden City, NY · (516) 569-4000
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions