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LONG BEACH, above, was inundated and much of its infrastructure destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, which pummeled the South Shore on Oct. 29, 2012.

With monster storms in mind, L.I. rebuilds

Hugh Mason, a Bellmore sheet metal worker, has learned to be patient. In Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath, he and his family endured more than most. “I had 39 inches of water in my kitchen, all over my countertops,” Hugh recalled. more

6/10/15

Matthew Ern/ Herald Sen. Charles Schumer stood with local officials and homeowners impacted by Hurricane Sandy to outline the change in the insurance claims review process.

FEMA reopens Sandy insurance claims

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer has announced the details of a new insurance claim review process that is designed to benefit thousands of homeowners who were underpaid after Hurricane Sandy. Schumer’s announcement, last Friday in Long Beach, came as the … more

By Matthew Ern | 6/3/15

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky announced at a press conference in Mastic Beach last Friday that he and Sen. Thomas Croci had introduced legislation that would require NY Rising to submit detailed reports on the status of Hurricane Sandy claims to the State Legislature.

Legislators call for NY Rising oversight

State Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky has introduced legislation that would require New York Rising to submit monthly reports to the State Legislature detailing the status of disaster funds allocated to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/29/15

Residents explored stations outlining different parts of the city’s Comprehensive Plan at a meeting on April 28.

Community feedback key to city's comprehensive plan

As reconstruction efforts continue throughout Long Beach, officials are looking to create a more resilient and economically sustainable city. They began developing an updated Comprehensive Plan … more

By Matthew Ern | 5/6/15

Kevin Reilly's storm-damaged home on Barnes Street is in the process of being elevated and repaired.

NY Rising makes major change to 50-50 payout plan

Facing pressure from state and local officials, New York Rising announced a major policy change on Thursday to part of its reimbursement formula that officials say has stalled the rebuilding process … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/20/15

The Long Beach City Council is calling on NY Rising to cut more red tape for homeowners who are trying to elevate and return home, saying that recent changes to the program have set the process back.

City Council calls for changes to NY Rising

The City Council expressed its ongoing frustration with New York Rising last week, calling on the agency to cut more red tape that has brought the recovery process to a standstill for many homeowners, more than two years after Hurricane Sandy. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/26/15

In 2015, we should rise up against taxpayer injustice

As we ring in the New Year, let’s reflect on the important issues and challenges our state and county faced in 2014. I believe 2015 will be a good year . . . more

12/24/14

Kevin Reilly, co-founder of Long Beach Rising, led a rally on the boardwalk last Saturday, where he and other Hurricane Sandy victims called on New York Rising to correct what they describe as an inefficient rebuilding program that has delayed the return of many residents.

Rallying against NY Rising

Nearly 100 people gathered on the boardwalk at Long Beach Boulevard last Saturday, where a group of storm victims — many still displaced — called on New York Rising to take additional steps to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/29/14

Kristie and Kevin Reilly with their dog, Marley, in their storm-damaged Barnes Street home a year ago. In a few weeks, the house will be elevated.

Sandy survivors to rally against NY Rising

Two years after Hurricane Sandy, a group of storm victims will take to the boardwalk for a rally on Saturday, and will call on New York Rising to take additional steps to correct what they describe … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/22/14

South Shore residents have held many rallies over the past year to protest the complicated NY Rising program.

Weisenberg calls for NY Rising deadline extension

State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg has called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to extend the deadline for residents to file for the NY Rising program, for what he calls “ a variety of compelling … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 10/2/14

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