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Michigan Street resident John McNally spoke at last week's Vision Long Island Smart Growth Summit.

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

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/21/12

Two National Guardsmen back up their jeep through flood water on Green Place in Woodmere.

After Hurricane Sandy in the Five Towns

As Five Towners seek to put their lives back together following Hurricane Sandy, the school districts in the area are helping. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/26/12

Should more than five gallons of oil spill from a damaged tank the incident must be reported to the DEC.

Spill numbers increase in Nassau County

Updated Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Over half the reported hazardous material spills on Long Island after Hurricane Sandy have been reported in Nassau County, according to New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officials said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/9/12

Mary Ann Ungerson, a Canals resident, said that she is waiting for a new boiler to be installed.

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

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/21/12

City Manager Jack Schnirman met with city officials to discuss the city's hurricane preparations.

Long Beach prepares for Hurricane Sandy

City officials are preparing for Hurricane Sandy as it barrels toward the East Coast and threatens to turn into a “superstorm” if it collides with a strong cold front from the … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/26/12

Reporting on Sandy

By Mary Malloy | 5/2/13

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

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/21/12

The projected path of Hurricane Sandy, expected to impact Long Island beginning on Sunday.

Valley Stream prepares for storm, evacuation ordered

Valley Stream village officials are preparing for the possibility Hurricane Sandy hitting Long Island early next week. The storm is heading up the east coast but its track is still not certain. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/26/12

Costco, Walmart, ShopRite and Delta Air Lines donated 500 turkeys and 500 individual meals to the Five Towns community.

Governor visits the Five Towns

Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence and helped to hand out 500 turkeys and 500 individual meals on the day before Thanksgiving. more

By Ann E. Friedman | 11/21/12

The city’s beachfront was decimated by Hurricane Sandy.

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

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/21/12

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