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Tidal surges caused by Sandy pulled fish out of their natural habitat and landed them on Branch Boulevard.

Residents, like Teri Schure of North Woodmere, have been cut off from a valuable thoroughfare into the Five Towns as a tidal surge from Hurricane Sandy washed away part of Branch Boulevard that spans from Hungry Harbor Road to Peninsula Boulevard in Cedarhurst. more

By Ann E. Friedman | 11/21/12

Baldwin opens its arms — and doors — to East Rockaway students

John, Lionel, Ethel and Drew Barrymore. Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh and Jamie-Lee Curtis. Henry, Peter and Jane Fonda. Lynn and Vanessa Redgrave — and don’t forget Long Island’s own Baldwin … more

By Brian Croce | 11/21/12

The Variety Connection opened three days after Sandy hit the area and had supplies customers needed, owner Robert Wengrofsky said.

Open for business

Overcoming the challenges of Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath has fatigued many, but with Hanukkah and Christmas on the horizon, area residents may welcome the chance to shed some of that storm-weariness by getting out of the house and going shopping. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/21/12

A long line of residents sought answers to a variety of questions. Some needed insurance advice, while others were looking for a warm place to stay.

Curran meeting brings information to needy

A community meeting last Friday night at Baldwin Middle School united two groups that can’t always find each other: people with questions and people with answers. more

By Chris Connolly | 11/21/12

Corinne Viana of the Baldwin Civic Association helped create signs to welcome a group of 600 schoolchildren from East Rockaway.

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

By Chris Connolly | 11/21/12

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

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/21/12 | 1 comment

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

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, 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 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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