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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.

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

By Julie Mansmann | 7/30/14

Lawrence High School was one of several public structures in the Five Towns damaged during Hurricane Sandy. The state said it will reimburse municipalities for the remaining 10 percent of Sandy-related repairs.

State to reimburse local governments

Local governments in Nassau and Suffolk counties are expected to share $145 million in state money — out of a total of $175 million — to cover the outstanding 10 percent in Hurricane Sandy rebuilding costs that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) doesn’t reimburse. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/25/14

Atlantic Beach village has its first new mayor in 18 years. George Pappas, right, was congratulated by Nathan Swergold, Cedarhurst’s associate village judge.

George Pappas sworn in as Atlantic Beach mayor

In the June 17 election for mayor of Atlantic Beach, 391 village residents voted for George Pappas, and it seemed like every one of them was crammed into Village Hall for Monday’s board meeting to see Pappas take the oath of office. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/16/14

At the Lawrence Board of Education meeting on July 3, School District Superintendent Gary Schall, right, administered the oath of office to Murray Forman, who was elected president of the board by his fellow trustees.

Lawrence reorganizes for a new school year

The meeting was brief — 20 minutes in total — but much was done as the Lawrence Board of Education reorganized for a new school year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/9/14

Atlantic Beach village has a new mayor as George Pappas defeated longtime incumbent Stephen Mahler on June 17. Above, George III, George, Maria and Mia Pappas on Election Night.

A changing of the guard in Atlantic Beach

On the morning of June 17, George Pappas felt confident that he would win the election for Village of Atlantic Beach mayor over longtime incumbent Stephen Mahler. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/25/14

The National Council of Jewish Women’s Peninsula and South Shore sections will hold their second Back 2 School Store event on July 27. Above, Neil Sklar helped Danilo Bustilo check off the school supplies he needed with his mother, Rumula Cuba, during last year’s shopping spree.

Enhancing the lives of children

Empowering children in kindergarten through fifth grade to understand how to make choices, boost their self-esteem and attend school with a positive attitude is the goal of the National Council of Jewish Women and its Peninsula and South Shore sections as they prepare for their second annual Back 2 School Store event on July 27. more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/18/14

Nassau and Suffolk county officials gathered with leaders of the American Red Cross on Long Island last Friday in Bethpage to urge residents to prepare now for future severe storms. From left to right were Chris Kutner, co-chairman of the American Red Cross on Long Island’s Board of Directors; Joe Williams, commissioner of the Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services; John Miller, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross on Long Island; Steve Bellone, Suffolk County executive; Ed Mangano, Nassau County executive; Craig Craft, commissioner of the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management; Scott Tusa, chief fire marshal of Nassau County.

Counties urge hurricane preparedness

Summer is almost here, and with it many of the benefits of living by the shore. But June also marks the beginning of the year’s hurricane season on the East Coast, and with memories of Sandy … more

6/4/14

Woodmere resident Avi Fertig, the Republican candidate for Assembly District 20, will run against the winner of a Democratic primary.

Avi Fertig earns GOP nod

Avi Fertig said he subscribes to the philosophy of Harry S. Truman, encapsulated in this quote by the nation’s 33rd president: “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” more

By Jeff Bessen | 6/4/14

Hewlett Harbor village is rebuilding its infrastructure in order to stop the flooding along Pepperidge Road, above. Larger drainage pipes could be installed in the area as part of the process.

Small villages focus on big problems

Hurricane Sandy rebuilding talk often swirls around larger communities, but the smaller Five Towns villages of Hewlett Harbor and Hewlett Neck are also seeking to mitigate the damage caused by flooding. more

By Vanessa Parker | 5/28/14

Atlantic Beach residents could choose between incumbent Stephen Mahler, left, or George Pappas, for village mayor.

Contested mayoral race in Atlantic Beach

In the only contested race among the villages this year, longtime incumbent Village of Atlantic Beach Mayor Stephen Mahler is being challenged by George Pappas, a nearly 14-year resident. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/21/14

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