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In what many are calling a major blow to the leadership of the Long Beach Democratic Committee, a New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division panel ruled last week that the nominating petitions … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/27/15

Dave Yolinksy, left, and Anissa Moore are running for City Council in a Democratic primary.

Unexpected twist in City Council race

The Nassau County Democratic Committee is backing two candidates in this year’s City Council race who are challenging the Long Beach Democratic Committee’s nominees for three open council seats. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/24/15

LONG BEACH, above, was inundated and much of its infrastructure destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, which pummeled the South Shore on Oct. 29, 2012.

With monster storms in mind, L.I. rebuilds

Hugh Mason, a Bellmore sheet metal worker, has learned to be patient. In Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath, he and his family endured more than most. “I had 39 inches of water in my kitchen, all over my countertops,” Hugh recalled. more

6/10/15

Kevin Reilly's storm-damaged home on Barnes Street is in the process of being elevated and repaired.

NY Rising makes major change to 50-50 payout plan

Facing pressure from state and local officials, New York Rising announced a major policy change on Thursday to part of its reimbursement formula that officials say has stalled the rebuilding process … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/20/15

Long Beach attorney Denis Kelly said that a tentative settlement with FEMA may be reached this week.

FEMA nearing settlement with Sandy victims

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is close to reaching a final settlement with Hurricane Sandy victims who filed lawsuits against their flood insurance carriers after the storm, claiming they … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/4/15

U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and other officials called on Cuomo to veto the proposed LNG project.

Officials rally against LNG plan in Long Beach

A week after they criticized plans for an offshore liquefied natural gas terminal at a meeting in Queens, local, state and federal officials gathered on the Long Beach boardwalk on Thursday to call … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/16/15

Todd Kaminsky, with his wife, Ellen, was sworn in by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer last Sunday.

Schumer swears Kaminsky into Assembly

In what many described as an unprecedented turnout by leaders of both political parties and residents representing a diverse cross-section of Long Beach, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer swore Democratic … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 1/7/15

Kristie and Kevin Reilly with their dog, Marley, in their storm-damaged Barnes Street home a year ago. In a few weeks, the house will be elevated.

Sandy survivors to rally against NY Rising

Two years after Hurricane Sandy, a group of storm victims will take to the boardwalk for a rally on Saturday, and will call on New York Rising to take additional steps to correct what they describe … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/22/14

Devon O’Neill was arrested on Tuesday for driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle.

Long Beach woman charged with aggravated DWI

Nassau County police arrested a Long Beach woman on Tuesday for driving while intoxicated with a minor in the car, a violation of Leandra’s Law. Devon O’Neill, 19, was arrested in Island … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 8/12/14

Island Park firefighters responded to the scene of a car fire on the Long Beach Bridge on Friday morning.

SUV ‘burst into flames’ on L.B. Bridge

Police and firefighters responded to the scene of a car fire on the northbound side of the Long Beach Bridge on Friday morning, which caused traffic delays and led to the arrest of a woman for … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/7/14

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