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The system of dunes, berms and jetties will protect approximately seven miles of Long Beach Island's coast from future storms. (Photo courtesy Jason Belsky)

Army Corps project set to begin this spring

Construction on Long Beach Island’s long-awaited coastal protection project will begin this year, and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced last week that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a $209 million project partnership agreement with the city and the state. more

By Ben Strack | 2/18/16

Flooding continues to be a problem on the South Shore and could be addressed by the Nassau Back Bays study.

South Shore flood study wins funds

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/10/16

Flooding continues to be a problem in South Baldwin and could be addressed in the Nassau County Back Bay study. This was the scene on Jackson Place in Baldwin Harbor on Monday.

More flooding along the South Shore

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/8/16

The East Meadow Fire Department, headquartered on East Meadow Avenue, welcomes many college-aged volunteers who take advantage of the federal grant programs New York State Senator Charles Schumer is advocating for.

Schumer pushes for F.D. grants

New York Senator Charles Schumer announced his push to increase funding for grant programs that would buy Long Island volunteer fire departments modern and essential equipment on Dec. 14. The … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 1/7/16

Allaire demonstrated the department’s breathing equipment to Schumer.

Schumer pushes for F.D. grants

New York Senator Charles Schumer announced on Monday his push to increase funding for grant programs that would buy Long Island volunteer fire departments modern and essential equipment. The senator met with various members of the fire service at the Seaford Fire Department’s headquarters on Southard Avenue on Monday to discuss his plan of action. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 12/15/15

Sen. Charles Schumer, at podium, was joined by Molloy College students and President Drew Bogner, second from left, to call for the renewal of the federal Perkins Loan program.

Schumer urges renewal of college financial plan

Sen. Charles Schumer came to Molloy College on Oct. 23 to call for the federal government to renew the Perkins Loan Program for colleges. Schumer, joined by Molloy students and President Dr. … more

By Alex Costello | 10/28/15

Actress and comedian Amy Schumer joined Sen. Chuck Schumer on the steps of City Hall in Manhattan last week to call for a vote on gun legislation.

Schumer and Schumer team up for gun control

Senator Charles E. Schumer, alongside actress, comedian — and cousin — Amy Schumer, a Rockville Centre native, continued their public campaign aimed at bringing forth a vote on common-sense gun … more

10/28/15

Feds change stance on FEMA benefits

Finally, some good news for Hurricane Sandy victims: If you reopened your case with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the agency determines that you are indeed owed more money, you do not … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 9/23/15

The Rev. Frank Nelson of Maria Regina Church tolled the bell in honor of the five Seaford High School graduates who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Seaford honors Sept. 11 victims

Michael Wittenstein was at Seaford’s Sept. 11 ceremony both in spirit and in person on Friday night. Upwards of 1,000 people gathered on the high school’s front lawn to honor Wittenstein (class of 1985) and the four other graduates who were killed in the terrorist attacks 14 years earlier. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/11/15

City Council President Scott Mandel, far left, former State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Sen. Charles Schumer and City Manager Jack Schnirman screwed in the last plank of the new boardwalk in 2013.

FEMA to foot remainder of boardwalk bill

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had restored over $9 million of previously denied Public Assistance program funding to reimburse the City of Long … more

By Matthew Ern | 9/3/15