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Sen. Charles Schumer at a May 1 press conference, where he called on FEMA to up its share of public-property repairs from 75 to 90 percent.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been given the OK to cover a larger percentage of Hurricane Sandy-related costs, and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said that the additional funding would … more

Anthony Rifilato | 5/24/13

The city is preparing its beaches for the Memorial Day weekend. The Health Department said that area beaches are safe for swimming.

Health Department: beach water quality OK

The Nassau County Department of Health announced on Thursday that the results of water-quality testing at beaches in Nassau County that began in mid-April, including Long Beach, show that area … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/24/13

State announces campaign to promote tourism in Long Beach

Governor Cuomo announced a campaign to promote tourism for Long Island businesses and communities that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Cuomo has organized a partnership between the MTA Long … more

5/24/13 | 1 comment

Eight homes in the Canals were destroyed in a fire during Hurricane Sandy.

Army Corps looking into storm protection for the bay

The Army Corps of Engineers has secured federal funding to conduct a comprehensive coastal protection study of the East Coast that includes Reynolds Channel, in what U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/16/13 | 1 comment

Business Law

Q: I’ve inherited stock in a corporation that my uncle owned. What rights do I have? A: You need to know what rights your uncle had to transfer the … more

By Erica B. Garay | 5/14/13

Real Estate Law

Q: Several family members were comparing their similar residences in different parts of Nassau County. Why are the real estate taxes very different for each property?A: In Nassau County there … more

By Richard G. Fromewick | 5/14/13

Personal Injury Law

Q: My husband is a firefighter who was recently injured on the job while fighting a fire. He doesn’t think he is entitled to any monetary compensation … more

By Jay Wechsler | 5/14/13

At a press conference on Pennsylvania Avenue on Wednesday, City Council President Scott Mandel said that a letter he sent to LIPA caught the attention of Governor Cuomo.

State to cover cost of elevating LIPA poles

After city officials and residents blasted the Long Island Power Authority for telling homeowners that they would be responsible for paying thousands of dollars to install new electrical poles to … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/14/13 | 1 comment

Homeowner Frank Conrad, right, asked Ice Arena worker Michael Raab a question at the May 1 forum.

Another FEMA forum grows heated

For the second time in the six months since Hurricane Sandy devastated Long Beach, the city invited representatives from the nation’s disaster recovery agencies to a forum to address residents’ … more

Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/8/13 | 4 comments

Sen. Charles Schumer met with local officials to request that FEMA up its share of public-property repairs from 75 to 90 percent.

Schumer to FEMA: Kick in 90%

Some much-anticipated financial relief might be on the way to Long Beach. Last week, Sen. Charles Schumer urged the federal government to approve a Federal Emergency Management Agency … more

Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/8/13

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