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School officials announced that they would use a number of vacation days to offset lost instruction days.
Sandy cuts into district’s vacation days
The Board of Education voted unanimously at its Nov. 27 meeting to revise the school district’s 2012-13 school calendar and use a number of vacation days to offset the days missed during Hurricane … more
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The Long Beach post office reopened on a limited basis Monday.
Long Beach post office reopens
More than a month after Hurricane Sandy brought the Long Beach post office’s operations in the city to a standstill, the facility reopened its doors on Monday, albeit on a limited basis. The … more
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Lola's was among the many restaurants that were able to reopen after the storm, while many others are struggling after sustaining extensive damage.
Long Beach restaurants have a tough road ahead
Sean Sullivan, owner of Swingbelly’s BBQ, at 909 W. Beech St., which suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Sandy, said that he is hoping to reopen. “We’re waiting to hear back from … more
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The City Council lifted a curfew order at a special meeting on Tuesday, but affirmed Long Beach's state of emergency.
City moves ahead with recovery effort
Three weeks after Hurricane Sandy forced the mandatory evacuation of residents and caused an estimated $200 million in damage across Long Beach, officials lifted the 7 p.m.-to-7 a.m. curfew, but … more
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Michigan Street resident John McNally spoke at last week's Vision Long Island Smart Growth Summit.
Thousands of volunteers aid city’s rebuilding effort
When Michigan Street resident John McNally spoke in front of more than 500 people at Vision Long Island’s Smart growth Summit in Melville last Friday, his message was clear: Long Beach needs … more
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Mary Ann Ungerson, a Canals resident, said that she is waiting for a new boiler to be installed.
City to ease rebuilding process for homeowners
The lights went out and the floodwater came up quickly in Mary Ann Ungerson’s home in the Canals on Oct. 29. Ungerson described a dark, eerie atmosphere, as 10 homes that caught fire a block away … more
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City Manager Jack Schnirman, far left, during a recent meeting with FEMA officials. Schnirman said that the city is looking for a full reimbursement for costs associated with Sandy.
Moody’s: Sandy could add to city’s financial strain
It had only been several months since the city took steps to balance its budget and close a $10 million deficit before Hurricane Sandy hit on Oct. 29, causing damage that is expected to cost the … more
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The city’s beachfront was decimated by Hurricane Sandy.
Senators push to protect coastal communities
An effort to protect coastal communities like Long Beach from future natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy is under way, after U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called last week for a … more
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Hurricane Sandy damaged not only the boardwalk, but pools, decks and fences along its length. City officials said they expect the federal government to cover the city’s costs of the reconstruction.
Sandy to cost city $200 million
The city’s costs associated with Hurricane Sandy could reach $200 million, City Manager Jack Schnirman said, but most, if not all, of the bill is expected to be picked up by the federal … more
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Governor Cuomo and local officials put pressure on LIPA to restore power to Long Beach.
And now, the recovery
Two weeks after Hurricane Sandy battered Long Beach, leaving thousands of residents without power and water, the Long Island Power Authority, the object of unrelenting public pressure, announced … more
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