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Oceanside Firefighters responded to the scene of a blaze.

Volunteer firefighters fight for insurance

A paid fireman and a volunteer fireman both respond to a fire where there are toxic materials. The paid fireman develops cancer of the pancreas, and his insurance pays for his treatment. The … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 4/6/16

Paid family leave is a win-win for Long Island

Paid family leave legislation is gaining momentum in Albany, and for good reason. As a small business owner, I know that paid family leave would be a lifeline to New York’s working families, including thousands here on Long Island . . . more

3/18/16

Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.

Insurance and the snowstorm

With predictions that a major snowstorm is poised to our area this weekend, the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New York (IIABNY) is warning resident and businesses to check their … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 1/22/16

Joaquin makes other plans, moves away from the U.S.

There is good news from the National Weather Service, Hurricane Joaquin will track well off the east coast of the U.S. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 10/1/15

Veterinarian Dr. Lee Gelfand, of Merrick, above, struggled for months to restore his business, All Creatures Veterinary Hospital in Long Beach, after Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012. He was forced to take roughly $750,000 in private loans to keep the clinic afloat. Above, Gelfand at the hospital shortly after the storm.

Businesses slowly recover after Sandy

Rolling River Day Camp sits on five acres along Mill River, which snakes through East Rockaway and Bay Park on the way to East Rockaway Channel. The river can be a friend. It forms an idyllic backdrop for a camp replete with swimming pools, playgrounds and ball fields. It can also be a foe. During a nor’easter in 2010, Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the river inundated much of the camp, wreaking havoc. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/28/15

Engineer Andrew Braum, of Wantagh, inspected many South Shore homes after Hurricane Sandy, and said some of his reports were later altered.

Engineer fights for Sandy victims

After Hurricane Sandy struck, engineers visited thousands of damaged homes on the South Shore to evaluate the damage and determine whether the storm had caused structural damage — decisions that were critical to the process of finalizing how much money insurance agencies would pay out to their clients. more

By Matthew Rachek | 7/22/15

Meeting June 16 on FEMA’s reopening of Sandy flood insurance claims

Tuesday, June 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Long Beach Hotel, 405 East Broadway, Long Beach more

6/8/15

Hurricane Sandy insurance review begins

The first of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claims review letters has gone out. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 5/27/15

New surcharges for primary and secondary homes

NFIP adding flood insult to injury

If you live in Island Park or Oceanside, if you were expecting lower flood insurance premiums, be prepared for a surprise. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 4/22/15

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