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Despite Cuomo's help, a law still needs to be changed

Many South Shore homeowners are breathing easier thanks to Governor Cuomo’s decision last week to use money from the N.Y. State Housing Recovery Program to compensate those whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Sandy, but whose flood insurance claims were rejected by FEMA because the damage had been caused by “earth movement” rather than directly by floodwaters. more

10/10/13

The Long Beach committee will look at long-term resiliency and economic development projects in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The group is scheduled to hold its first public-input meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Public Library.

Sandy group talks rebuilding

Nearly a year after Hurricane Sandy, a committee of Long Beach residents representing a cross-section of the community has been tasked with developing a plan to spend $25 million on storm recovery … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/9/13

Legislator Dave Denenberg, holding microphone, and other local officials joined residents at an August rally in Mineola to protest a provision of the National Flood Insurance Program.

State to compensate Sandy victims affected by earth-movement exclusion

Hurricane Sandy victims whose flood insurance claims were denied due to an “earth movement” provision may soon see financial relief — but many warn that the fight against the provision is far … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 10/2/13

Mark Bonilla, the town clerk, was asked to vacate his office because he was convicted of a crime that involved a violation of his oath of office on July 25, officials said.

Town of Hempstead clerk told to vacate office

Mark Bonilla, the Town of Hempstead clerk who was recently convicted of official misconduct and faces up to a year in jail, was asked to vacate his office last Thursday, officials said. more

By Julie Mansmann | 8/8/13

Millions allotted for Sandy rebuilding

Long-suffering Long Islanders may soon see some additional Hurricane Sandy rebuild relief from the Federal Government. A new program funded by Federal Supplemental … more

By Amanda McKelvey | 7/24/13

Reacting to an increase in scandals, Gov. Andrew Cuomo created an ethics panel on July 2. The group will focus on corruption in the State Legislature.

Cuomo appoints ethics commission

Reacting to a recent rash of scandals in the State Legislature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a special commission to investigate corruption at a press conference at Hofstra University … more

By Emily Webb and John Maher | 7/10/13

Project Hope crisis counselor Jacqueline Principe, left, Project Coordinator Deborah Barrett-Anderson and crisis counselor Mohamed Khan man an information table at the Long Beach Farmer’s Market

Project Hope receives $39 million

Last month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an additional $39 million in funding for Project Hope, a free, confidential, crisis counseling program for survivors of Hurricane Sandy. The New York … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/5/13

Under the governor’s proposal, LIPA would be reduced to five members.

Governor proposes privatization of L.I.'s utilities

Following months of deliberation regarding the future of the Long Island Power Authority, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed legislation that would privatize Long Island’s utility operations. more

By David Weingrad | 5/24/13

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday that the state will allocate a portion of its federal Sandy aid to help LIPA cover the costs of relocating electrical poles.

State to cover cost of elevating LIPA poles

After city officials and residents blasted the Long Island Power Authority for telling homeowners that they would be responsible for paying thousands of dollars to install new electrical poles to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/14/13

Hurricane Sandy destroyed a house in Baldwin Harbor. County Executive Edward Mangano has announced a “property-tax stabilization” plan that should reduce taxes on properties that Hurricane Sandy damaged and hold property taxes level for others.

County: Federal funds will offset property taxes

Nassau County will use funds from a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant to help prevent a property-tax hike that a number of county residents would have faced because of Hurricane Sandy, according to New York state’s grant proposal and state and county spokespeople. more

By Brian Racow, bracow@liherald.com | 5/10/13

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