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Jason Schatzberg and Andrea Fitzgerald, of Paninis & Bikinis, are among the owners of 35 local businesses that received grants from National Grid to help rebuild after Hurricane Sandy.
National Grid donates $1.1 million to local businesses
“We’re very excited to be back,” said Long Beach resident Jason Schatzberg, owner of Paninis & Bikinis, who is reopening his West End eatery in two weeks, almost eight months after Hurricane … more
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Alexis Pace says learning to be her daughter’s full-time advocate has prepared her to be Nassau County’s advocate as well. She hopes to take on that role if elected to the county legislature.
Pace ready to continue being an advocate
Alexis Pace wouldn’t say she has had the longest career in politics. She would say, however, that she’s been a community advocate for quite some time. And that’s all thanks to … more
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Patrick Mullaney doesn’t have a storied career in politics, which he says will help him see things from the point of view of the people he hopes to represent, if elected.
Mullaney: Leadership starts with just listening
Patrick Mullaney spent his entire life as a registered Democrat. But he hopes voters will send him to Mineola to represent them on the Nassau County Legislature not as a Democrat, but instead as a … more
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MLK Center board chair James Hodge, far left, with members of the center’s youth council and County Legislator Denise Ford, far right, at the March 19 City Council meeting. Members of the youth council requested community development funding to help the MLK Center maintain programs.
Community development funds earmarked for Long Beach
Nassau County officials announced that Long Beach will receive over half a million dollars in community development funds. County Executive Edward Mangano and County Legislator Denise Ford … more
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Power restored in parts of Long Beach
A week after Hurricane Sandy destroyed or severely damaged homes and the boardwalk, eroded the beaches and rendered the city’s power, water and sewer services useless, there was a glimmer of … more
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Ron Walsh, who also acted as acting city manager, resigned as Long Beach's police commissioner.
Ron Walsh resigns as Long Beach's police commissioner
The City of Long Beach announced today that Police Commissioner Ron Walsh has resigned.   Inspector Richard DePalma will assume the position of acting police commissioner until a … more
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Long Beach native Billy Crystal made a $1 million donation to help his hometown recover from Hurricane Sandy on Saturday.
Billy Crystal and friends donate $1 million to Long Beach
"On CNN, when we saw the devastation, I was … more
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Sen. Charles Schumer at a May 1 press conference, where he called on FEMA to up its share of public-property repairs from 75 to 90 percent.
FEMA to cover 90% of Sandy costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been given the OK to cover a larger percentage of Hurricane Sandy-related costs, and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said that the additional funding would … more
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Empire Wind Project approved amid turbulent times for industry
The federal government has granted final approval for the construction and operation plan of the Empire Wind projects, marking a significant milestone despite challenges in the offshore wind … more
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A rendering of what the city plans to have the sidewalks renovated into.
Park Avenue revitalization project is now underway
Phase 2 of the ambitious City of Long Beach revitalization and improvement project for   the downtown and central business districts started this week with beginning on the north side of Park … more
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