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The film "Surge" was shown out side City Hall.

Long Beach marks anniversary of Hurricane Sandy

For Harmon Street resident Josie Matier, it sometimes feels like only yesterday that a 9-foot storm surge washed over the city, the disastrous result of Hurricane Sandy. At around 6:30 p.m. last … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/31/13

Long Beach religious leaders and city officials meet each year to show their support for each other.

See what this Long Beach religious leader had to say about the state's next move to combat antisemitism

The battle against hate and antisemitism is still going on, seemingly with an unknown endpoint. Hateful words and images have been spoken and heard across Nassau County. To try to mitigate the … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 9/29/23

Dozens of elected officials joined Jewish leaders in the singing of ‘Hatikvah,’ Israel’s national anthem.

See what South Shore synagogues had to say about the Israel conflict

There were no words to describe the feeling that resonated throughout the Merrick Jewish Centre on Monday evening. Hundreds gathered from South Shore synagogues in sadness, frustration and anger, … more

By Jordan Vallone | 10/20/23

The Long Beach committee will look at long-term resiliency and economic development projects in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The group is scheduled to hold its first public-input meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Public Library.

Sandy group talks rebuilding

Nearly a year after Hurricane Sandy, a committee of Long Beach residents representing a cross-section of the community has been tasked with developing a plan to spend $25 million on storm recovery … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/9/13

Michelle MIttleman, founder of Sandy Victims Fighting FEMA, said the group is holding a rally on Nov. 2 in Mineola.

More Sandy aid to flow in 2014

Government officials announced this week that a second round of Hurricane Sandy aid money would be available — and should flow more easily — to both homeowners and municipalities in 2014. … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 10/31/13

Schumer, left, and Allegria Hotel general manager Nasser Samman, checked out the concrete stanchions.

Schumer calls for ‘stronger’ boardwalk

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and city officials are calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to expedite funding for a plan to rebuild the iconic Long Beach boardwalk with stronger … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/26/13

Long Beach community members gathered Monday to remember the tragic events 22 years ago.

Long Beach keeps remembering September 11

The storm clouds that gathered in the evening sky Monday seemed to perfectly match the solemn mood of those gathered at Lafayette Boulevard and West Park Avenue. Community members banded together for … more

By Susanna Ciurleo | 9/15/23

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Legislature presiding officer Howard Kopel, say they are compelling Hofstra University president Susan Poser to appear before the legislature next week. Blakeman accuses Poser of colluding with a Sands competitor in an effort to thwart casino plans in Uniondale — something both Poser and Hard Rock International deny.

Blakeman subpoenas Hofstra prez over casino claim

The battle between Nassau County and Hofstra University appears to be heating up beyond the legal action between the two. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he has subpoenaed Hofstra president Susan Poser, accusing her of colluding with a competing casino organization in an effort to derail plans by Las Vegas Sands to redevelop the Nassau Coliseum. more

By Brandon Cruz | 1/17/24

John Ashmead was one of a handful of community members who shared disapproval of the settlement.

Long Beach votes to settle with Robert Agostisi

Explore the contentious City Council meeting in Long Beach, ending with a vote to settle a lawsuit with former city manager amid community uproar. more

By Brendan Carpenter | 4/19/24

County officials announced a bipartisan deal to re-establish the Clean and Seed program in front of an East Rockaway property, at right, that is vacant as a result of Superstorm Sandy.

Bipartisan support leads to Sandy program renewal

As many South Shore residents continue to pick up the pieces 19 months after Superstorm Sandy, county officials announced a bipartisan agreement to approve $14.4 million in borrowing to re-establish its Clean and Seed program. more

By Brian Croce | 6/17/14

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