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The Channel park homes are without bulkhead protection and are one of the most susceptible areas to flooding.

Long Beach’s Channel Park Homes were neglected after Hurricane Sandy, according to a report released last week by ERASE Racism, a Syosset-based civil rights organization. It concluded that there had been a lack of remediation at the public housing development, and that mold-infested homes there continued to pose a health hazard. more

By Ben Strack | 4/6/16

The city sent a letter to various federal agencies this week asking them to address the findings of a report that found a lack of remediation in Channel Park Homes after Hurricane Sandy.

City calls on feds to address concerns at Channel Park

In the wake of a study released by ERASE Racism last week that raised concerns about health and safety issues at the Channel Park Homes after Hurricane Sandy, the city sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FEMA and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery this week calling on those agencies to address the report’s findings. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 4/6/16

State should extend the tax cap

New York state’s tax cap on school districts and local municipalities is set to expire next year, but the State Legislature could, before this year’s session ends later this month, vote to extend it. We would like to see . . . more

6/4/15

Villagers in Nepal thanking The Chandra Gurung Conservation Trust for their relief efforts.

Student films screened for Nepal relief

The Chandra Gurung Conservation Trust is hosting a Nepal Earthquake Relief Fundraiser this Friday, May 29, at Long Beach High School to benefit the victims of the devastating natural disaster and … more

By Matthew Ern | 5/27/15

Step two out of three for property tax relief

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent proposal for a “circuit breaker” tax credit program for people who pay more than 6 percent of their income in property taxes is the second of three essential steps for real property tax relief. more

3/20/15

South Valley Stream's shoreline and "the path" received a $1.7 million grant to repair damage caused by Hurricane Sandy

South Valley Stream to get Sandy funds

Valley Stream will receive a $1.7 million grant from the New York Rising Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Fund to help rebuild South Valley Stream’s shoreline, Town of Hempstead … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 3/4/15

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman wants banks and homeowners to clean up zombie houses

Banks must deal with abandoned houses

The South Shore of Long Island is dotted with thousands of abandoned homes, left in deplorable condition, and forming blight on the community. Now New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 2/25/15

Aiding Long Island’s struggling families

If last year is any indication, people will be coming out in droves to attend Convoy of Hope’s community events on Saturday at three Long Island locations. more

By Stapha Charleme | 6/10/14

Our taxes are sky-high, but the tax cap will help

I ran for governor against Eliot Spitzer in 2006 on a platform to cap property taxes. He won. It was a painful experience, but it laid the groundwork . . . more

5/1/14

Cuomo is focused on the right issue: tax relief

Friends, the state of our county is good. Our unemployment rate is at 5.1 percent, the lowest in the state. Thanks to the combined efforts of the governor, our county executive and local officials . . . more

1/16/14

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