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Long Beach Medical Center CEO Doug Melzer expects a mid- to late-April reopening.

The storm-battered Long Beach Medical Center, which was slated to reopen its doors this week, is now eyeing a mid- to late-April opening. The 162-bed hospital has remained closed as it undergoes … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/3/13

Pre-apply for Sandy relief funds

Nassau County and New York State will again host a pre-registration assistance program this Saturday at three Nassau County Disaster Recovery Centers in Long Beach, Island Park and Seaford for Hurricane Sandy victims. more

4/19/13

FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, met with Sens. Bob Mendenez, Cory Booker, Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on Mar. 11.

Action for Sandy victims

After a meeting on March 11 with U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, of New York, and Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, of New Jersey, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate announced that the agency had agreed to reopen and review every flood insurance claim — approximately 144,000 — filed in New York and New Jersey by victims of Hurricane Sandy, and not limit corrective action to just the 2,200 claims that are now in litigation. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 3/18/15

An empty lot on West Boulevard is all that is left of their home as the Moran family waits for permits to rebuild.

Raising, rebuilding a battered community

Since Hurricane Sandy struck nearly two years ago, the landscape of hard-hit Bay Park has changed drastically. It is now an eclectic mix of small houses perched high atop newly poured cement … more

By Mary Malloy | 8/21/14

In North Woodmere on Cedarhurst Street by Woodmere Drive this tree was felled at 12:50 p.m. on Monday.

Lawrence mayor emphasizes danger of Hurricane Sandy

Statement from Lawrence Village Mayor Martin Oliner: "I want to apologize for my poor vocal quality on the emergency telephone call. I would like to share several points with you in connection … more

Mayor Martin Oliner | 10/29/12

Residents and business owners throughout the South Shore, like these residents in Long Beach on Monday afternoon, did their best to protect their property, even before the hurricane hit with maximum force later at night.

State offers hurricane safety tips

When the Storm Strikes · If you are traveling, find safe shelter immediately. · Have a plan for those with special needs, children, the elderly and pets. · Monitor local media … more

joc | 10/29/12

Many Hurricane Sandy victims faced flooding, damage and extensive insurance company hassles.

Message to FEMA: Move faster on storm claims

After Hurricane Sandy, victims faced — and some are still facing — an extensive, burdensome and sometimes fraudulent flood insurance claims process. Last week, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and … more

By Mary Malloy | 12/10/15

Rockville Centre foundation created for Sandy relief donations

Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray and the Board of Trustees have announced the formation of the RVC Foundation, which will accept tax-deductible donations to assist those affected by Hurricane Sandy, according to village spokesman Jeff Kluewer. more

11/29/12

Cleaning up post-Sandy debris

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $12,171,897 in federal funding for Nassau County for Sandy-related debris removal at seven local-government owned waterways. Funding … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/5/14

Island Harvest, Red Cross help during hurricane

Island Harvest and the Red Cross partner to supply shelters with food during hurricane Island Harvest, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, today began supplying the American Red … more

joc | 10/30/12

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