A paid fireman and a volunteer fireman both respond to a fire where there are toxic materials. The paid fireman develops cancer of the pancreas, and his insurance pays for his treatment. The …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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4/6/16
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Paid family leave legislation is gaining momentum in Albany, and for good reason. As a small business owner, I know that paid family leave would be a lifeline to New York’s working families, including thousands here on Long Island . . .
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3/18/16
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It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . .
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2/18/16
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With predictions that a major snowstorm is poised to our area this weekend, the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of New York (IIABNY) is warning resident and businesses to check their …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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1/22/16
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There is good news from the National Weather Service, Hurricane Joaquin will track well off the east coast of the U.S.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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10/1/15
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Rolling River Day Camp sits on five acres along Mill River, which snakes through East Rockaway and Bay Park on the way to East Rockaway Channel. The river can be a friend. It forms an idyllic backdrop for a camp replete with swimming pools, playgrounds and ball fields. It can also be a foe. During a nor’easter in 2010, Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the river inundated much of the camp, wreaking havoc.
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By Scott Brinton
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7/28/15
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After Hurricane Sandy struck, engineers visited thousands of damaged homes on the South Shore to evaluate the damage and determine whether the storm had caused structural damage — decisions that were critical to the process of finalizing how much money insurance agencies would pay out to their clients.
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By Matthew Rachek
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7/22/15
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Tuesday, June 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Long Beach Hotel, 405 East Broadway, Long Beach
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6/8/15
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The first of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claims review letters has gone out.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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5/27/15
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If you live in Island Park or Oceanside, if you were expecting lower flood insurance premiums, be prepared for a surprise.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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4/22/15
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