Santa Claus made a special stop at Wantagh Park last weekend to meet local folks.
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By Julie Mansmann
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12/6/16
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A Freeport-based company is looking to install a floating dock along Reynolds Channel, by the Recreation Center, and establish seasonal water taxi service to Freeport, Island Park, Point Lookout and …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/9/16
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It’s no secret that Long Beach is a community that cares. Though it’s to easy to look to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy for an example of neighbors coming together and helping those in need, …
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By Matthew Ern
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12/2/15
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The Island Park Chamber of Commerce honored former mayor James Ruzicka, retiring State Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg and prominent resident Barbra Rubin-Perry at its annual dinner-dance on Oct. 23, at the Bridgeview Yacht Club.
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By Tom Jordan
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10/29/14
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In front of his home on Pennsylvania Avenue, which was damaged by Hurricane Sandy, 13-year-old Robert Browne was all smiles as family and friends gave him a heartfelt welcome at a block party in his …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/21/14
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Nearly two years after Hurricane Sandy devastated Island Park, the village is still struggling to get back on its feet. Several businesses that were shuttered in the immediate aftermath of the storm have only recently reopened their doors, while others remain closed. Nearly 20 percent of Island Park residents still have not returned to their homes.
The opportunities to rebuild have sometimes been accompanied by growing pains.
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By Tom Jordan
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8/14/14
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About 40 Calhoun High School students gathered at senior Matt Vogel’s house in Merrick last Thursday, donning formal wear. After snapping dozens of photos in Vogel’s yard, the group …
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By Julie Mansmann
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7/2/14
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Despite the inclement weather, nearly 200 people attended the Island Park Civic Association’s annual Love Your Troops dinner dance on Feb. 15 at the Bridgeview Yacht Club.
This event raises …
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By Mary Malloy
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2/19/14
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In the months following Hurricane Sandy, West Fulton Street resident Doug O’Grady spent his days volunteering and helping his fellow Long Beach residents clean out and gut their …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/8/13
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Woodmere Bay Yacht Club member Charles Mohr just finished rebuilding his Bay Park home after Tropical Storm Irene, when Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island and tore through Mohr’s house. Sandy also damaged the East Rockaway clubhouse of the 66-year-old group.
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By Jeffrey Bessen
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3/20/13
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