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A round of applause accompanied the passage of a motion to allow the East Rockaway school district to lease Baldwin’s unused school buildings.
School district update:
Although it wasn’t possible for students, administrators and teachers to reach their school buildings during the 10-day hiatus after Hurricane Sandy, the time off was anything but a vacation. A Board of Education meeting at the Steele School on Nov. 14 allowed parents, board trustees and other community members a chance to catch up on what’s been happening at Baldwin schools. more
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Eight homes in the Canals were destroyed in a fire during Hurricane Sandy, and many homeowners are now faced with the daunting task of rebuilding.
City to ease rebuilding process for homeowners
The lights went out and the floodwater came up quickly in Mary Ann Ungerson’s home in the Canals on Oct. 29. Ungerson described a dark, eerie atmosphere, as 10 homes that caught fire a block away … more
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Gentle Brew on East Park Avenue collected donated clothing for victims of Hurricane Sandy immediately after the storm.
Gentle Brew gives back to community
Gentle Brew, the hip coffee shop located at 151 E. Park Ave., was one of the first businesses to reopen after Hurricane Sandy. “At first we were doing coffee with propane burners and bottled … more
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More than a thousand volunteers came to Long Beach last weekend to help the city and residents with the cleanup effort.
Thousands of volunteers aid city’s rebuilding effort
When Michigan Street resident John McNally spoke in front of more than 500 people at Vision Long Island’s Smart growth Summit in Melville last Friday, his message was clear: Long Beach needs … more
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The City Council lifted a curfew order at a special meeting on Tuesday, but affirmed Long Beach's state of emergency.
City moves ahead with recovery effort
Three weeks after Hurricane Sandy forced the mandatory evacuation of residents and caused an estimated $200 million in damage across Long Beach, officials lifted the 7 p.m.-to-7 a.m. curfew, but … more
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City Manager Jack Schnirman, far left, during a recent meeting with FEMA officials. Schnirman said that the city is looking for a full reimbursement for costs associated with Sandy.
Moody’s: Sandy could add to city’s financial strain
It had only been several months since the city took steps to balance its budget and close a $10 million deficit before Hurricane Sandy hit on Oct. 29, causing damage that is expected to cost the … more
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, pictured at a press conference in Long Beach shortly after Hurricane Sandy, is calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite federally approved plans to protect the barrier island and other coastal areas.
Senators push to protect coastal communities
An effort to protect coastal communities like Long Beach from future natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy is under way, after U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called last week for a … more
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The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District held a collection drive that brought in hundreds of donations for local victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Bellmore-Merrick Central District aids in Sandy relief effort
Seemingly out of nowhere, a pickup truck hauling a landscaper’s trailer pulled up in front of the Brookside School in North Merrick. It was filled with cleaning and baby-care supplies, all neatly labeled, a gift from an anonymous donor. Bellmore-Merrick Central District officials said they believed the donation came from a district retiree. more
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Volunteers who help Nick Paxinox with his Thanksgiving Tradition of feeding holiday meals to those in need.
Helping for the holidays
For the past 17 years, Woodmere Lanes Owner Nick Paxinos has been preparing and delivering Thanksgiving meals to St. Boniface Parish in Elmont and the First Baptist Church in Far Rockaway, but this year he’s also planning to serve those who are displaced by Hurricane Sandy. more
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The Long Beach LIRR station sat abandoned before trains started running on a limited schedule.
Limited service on Long Beach LIRR branch
While the Long Island Rail Road continues to recover from Hurricane Sandy, currently operating on a modified schedule nearly three weeks after experiencing system-wide destruction, the Long Beach … more
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