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Michelle MIttleman, founder of Sandy Victims Fighting FEMA, said the group is holding a rally on Nov. 2 in Mineola.

More Sandy aid to flow in 2014

Government officials announced this week that a second round of Hurricane Sandy aid money would be available — and should flow more easily — to both homeowners and municipalities in 2014. … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 10/31/13

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

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/18/13

Federal funding could provide eligible homeowners with up to $150,000 to elevate their homes, according to City Manager Jack Schnirman.

State to release $1.7 billion in Sandy aid

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a $1.7 billion plan to provide much-needed relief for homeowners and businesses that claim they have yet to receive adequate funding to rebuild. City Manager … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/1/13

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

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/21/12

With the check from FEMA are, from left,Floral Park Mayor Thomas Tweedy, County Executive Ed Mangano, Vice Chairman of the Nassau County Fire Commission Richard Gardner and Sen. Charles Schumer.

Local fire departments slated for grant

The Lakeview, Malverne and West Hempstead fire departments were among 71 county fire departments that will collectively receive more than $650,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for … more

3/7/12

Schumer secures fire department funds

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced earlier this week that he had successfully secured over $650,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide 71 Nassau County Fire … more

2/29/12

Island Park Mayor James Ruzicka estimated that Little Beach has eroded 75 percent over the last decade. An Army Corps of Engineers report recommends replacing the deteriorating eastern bulkhead of the beach, at right, which abuts Suffolk Road. Sen. Charles Schumer has said he will help the village, the Town of Hempstead, the DEC and the corps come together to find a solution to the problem.

Schumer pledges aid for Island Park beach

Senator Charles Schumer has pledged to help Island Park get the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation together to work on a solution to the … more

Alex Costello | 7/27/11

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