Keyword: Kirsten Gillibrand
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Iraq War veteran Kristofer Goldsmith, 28, detailed his discharge experience at a news conference on April 16, as Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, left, listened.
Misdiagnosed, then denied G.I. benefits
One terrible day –– May 15, 2005 –– broke the mundane routine that Kristofer Goldsmith, a Bellmore native and a former U.S. Army sergeant, had settled into while on duty in … more
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Lawrence Belsamo of Island Park has been nominated for entrance into the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point.
Balsamo nominated to military academy
Island Park resident Lawrence Balsamo has been nominated by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to attend the United State Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point next September. Balsamo is a senior at … more
In total, the city removed 156,664.6 cubic yards of debris generated by Sandy, most of which was transported to a makeshift transfer station at Nickerson Beach.
Long Beach to receive over $6M for Sandy cleanup
Long Beach is set to receive more than $6 million in federal funding for its Hurricane Sandy cleanup costs. U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that $6.67 million in … more
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Long Beach residents Ron and Debbie Gialanze said that their insurance company denied their claims because of a loophole that is preventing many residents from rebuilding their homes.
Sandy victims fight back
Ron and Debbie Gialanze owned a ranch-style home on East Pine Street for 26 years, and raised two children there. When they finished paying the mortgage, they decided to continue paying for flood … more
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Sen. Charles Schumer, at a news conference in January at the Sandy-damaged home of Councilwoman Fran Adelson, said that HUD's policy change will clarify that homeowners are not required to accept SBA loans as a prerequisite to receiving CDBG funds.
HUD to ease rules for Sandy victims
Weeks after U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and the Long Beach City Council called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to waive a policy that is prohibiting many Hurricane Sandy victims … more
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Members of the Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corps show off turnout gear purchased last year, similar to equipment the grant will fund.
Ambulance corps gets grant for gear
Emergency responders from Wantagh, Levittown and surrounding communities will soon have better equipment to do their jobs, thanks to a grant secured by U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. more
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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, pictured at a press conference in Long Beach shortly after Hurricane Sandy, is calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite federally approved plans to protect the barrier island and other coastal areas.
Senators push to protect coastal communities
An effort to protect coastal communities like Long Beach from future natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy is under way, after U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called last week for a … more
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The high-risk flood zone (areas in blue) includes much of Valley Stream south of Sunrise Highway.
Higher flood insurance rates loom
Three federal lawmakers are calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to extend lower flood insurance premiums for residents added to the high-risk flood zone in 2009, with a rate reduction set to end in six months. more
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Nassau County Republican Committee Chairman Joseph Mondello, left, joined hands with Senate-hopeful Bruce Blakeman at Valley Stream’s American Legion hall in January.
Blakeman continues campaign for U.S. Senate
Bruce Blakeman has been campaigning for the U.S. Senate for several months now, and his journey has taken him to all corners of New York state. more
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