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George Ennis, right, with his wife, Maureen, standing in what used to be their kitchen on California Street with their dog, Trixxi, star of “Trixxi’s Excellent Bar Crawl Adventure.”

Nine months after Hurricane Sandy, Long Beach resident and filmmaker George Ennis is in the midst of his seventh move, as his house gets completely rebuilt. For Ennis, it was the second blow from … more

By Kieran Lynch | 8/8/13

FEMA awarded the Long Beach School District $3 million to help cover West School’s repair costs.

West School receives $3 million from FEMA

West School — one of the schools that was hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy — received a $3 million reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency last week, a large chunk of funding … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 8/8/13

FEMA extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of the State of New York, has extended its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, which allows eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors … more

8/5/13 | 2 comments

Resident Anita Daly, outside her New Hampshire Street home, said that she has yet to return because of federal funding hurdles.

Still no homecoming

Nine months after Hurricane Sandy, there has been no ribbon-cutting ceremony at Anita Daly’s home. Her house remains a vacant shell, one of the many that line her West End block. This week … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 8/1/13 | 21 comments

A section of the new boardwalk is open from Long Beach Road to Magnolia Boulevard.

Long Beach opens first section of new boardwalk

“We came here that Sunday night,” said resident Liz Murdy, who recalled the night before Hurricane Sandy struck, when she stood on the boardwalk and watched the ocean rise. “This is where I … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/27/13

Long Beach’s $12 million bond measure hits a snag

A little more than a month after state lawmakers passed a bill to allow Long Beach to borrow $12 million to cover costs associated with Hurricane Sandy and an inherited deficit, the city’s … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/25/13

Millions allotted for Sandy rebuilding

Long-suffering Long Islanders may soon see some additional Hurricane Sandy rebuild relief from the Federal Government. A new program funded by Federal Supplemental … more

By Amanda McKelvey | 7/24/13 | 5 comments

A petition to reopen emergency services at the Long Beach Medical Center has collected 13,000 signatures and gained the support of some local officials.

Residents rally for LBMC

“Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t come running up to the E.R. doors for care,” said Dan Hayes, director of nursing for the emergency room and intensive care at the Long Beach Medical … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/24/13 | 2 comments

Trusts & Estates Law

Q: What is a beneficiary designation and why is it important to consider?A: A beneficiary designation is a document that specifies how certain types of assets, including life insurance, annuities, … more

By Jayson J.R. Choi | 7/18/13

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 | 1 comment

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