LI Flood Insurance Rates Expected to Rise Despite New Law

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President Barack Obama signed a law Friday that is expected to delay steep increases in flood insurance rates.  However, this has only delayed, not solved the insurance problem affecting nearly 60,000 policyholders in New York. 

Many Long Islanders with subsidized government flood insurance will still be affected by steady rate increases.  This worries many who live in Long Beach, Freeport, Babylon Town, Hempstead Town, and other places that rely on affordable insurance policies to keep their businesses afloat. 

The insurance rates will affect homeowners as well.  At least 21,000 homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk counties will experience insurance rate increases of as much as 18 percent.  Another 800 businesses and 4,000 vacation homes will see rates rise by 25 percent.  These increases will occur each year until the program has collected enough revenue to cover the $24 billion shortfall created from insurance discounts and catastrophic storms.

Learn more about flood insurance premiums in Newsday.

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Hurricane Sandy 12.12.12 Benefit Concert will Take Over MSG Tonight!

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Madison Square Garden will be packed tonight for the highly anticipated 12.12.12 concert. Tonight’s concert will be featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry and was formed to benefit those people affected by Hurricane Sandy. All proceeds will go to the Robin Hood Relief Fund.

Some of the performers include Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, the Who, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and Chris Martin!

There are many ways to get involved and contribute to this great cause. Jon Bon Jovi said, “This storm lasted a day. The effects of it are going to last a lifetime.” Billy Joel added, “I’m a Long Islander, proud to be an Islander. To see something like this happen is devastating.”

The concert will be streaming live on many websites and radio stations. It will also be available for viewing on many television stations. CLICK HERE for the complete list on where to watch tonight’s concert.

Which performers are you most excited to see? Let us know on our Facebook page, LINKED HERE! 

A Message From Mayor Donald T. Brudie in Regards to Hurricane Sandy

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I do not have to tell you that we experienced a devastating hurricane that crippled Nassau County. As of this writing, a number of residents including myself and my family, are still without power and heat. The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), over whom we have no control, is solely responsible for our electric service. However, knowing that LIPA cannot access its equipment if roads are impassable or pole lines not accessible from downed trees, our Village Departments worked day and night to cut and remove fallen trees from roadways, sidewalks and homes. The damage we sustained to Village trees is not only beyond imagination, but incalculable at this time.

I cannot commend nor thank our Village employees enough for their dedication, loyalty and stamina. Each and every employee experienced the same problems as did we in their personal lives - some worse as they dealt also with flooding - yet they all came to work leaving their families and homes unattended to make our Village roads passable and safe.

While this massive cleanup was - and still is - going on, we were unable to communicate with our residents by way of our Swift Reach Call Service or inter- net due to the area-wide power outage. Information was printed on our web-site but was extremely limited because of lack of reliable sources.

Also, I want to assure you that although we were not in communication, I have participated in twice daily conference calls with LIPA. I have expressed my outrage on behalf of all of us who have been and continue to be without power.

The information they have provided has been nothing more than warmed over press releases, failing to either identify specific plans or comment to timelines. There are no words to express my frustration with LIPA’s management - nor are there words to express my gratitude to those crews who have come from all over the Country and Canada to work to restore power.

Finally, please know that our local elected County and State officials have worked tirelessly to contend with the devastation left by “Sandy”. Special thanks to Kemp Hannon for his efforts in helping me to get Garden City back on line. As life slowly returns to normal, let us keep in our thoughts and prayers those who have lost everything - for whom complete recovery may never come.

Long Beach Students Return to School Today for The First Time Post Sandy

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Today, many Long Beach students were finally able to head back to school post-sandy. Students in the Long Beach community have been out of school for the past two weeks due to the damage and devastation their area suffered from Hurricane Sandy.

Early this morning, school bused made their way through the streets dropping students at the three open campuses in Long Beach. The entire community has come together to try their best to return to normalcy after Sandy.

East, Lindell Elementary School and Long Beach High School are the three campuses scheduled to resume classes today. All students in the Long Beach Public School System will be attending these three campuses until after Thanksgiving.

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Food and Drink Distribution Sites in Long Island for Those In Need

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Yesterday, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced that Nassau County, FEMA, Island Harvest and the Red Cross would be distributing food and drinks to residents who are in need from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

The Red Cross has set up many Mobile Meal distribution centers in Nassau County which are open from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. 

At these locations, there will be water meals and comfort kits for all of those who are in need. You can find these mobile distribution centers at:

• Cedar Creek Park, Merrick Road – East of Wantagh Avenue in Seaford
• Nickerson Beach Park, 880 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach

FEMA also has locations set up on the north and south shores of Long Island

South Shore locations:

• Bellmore: Newbridge Road Park, 2600 S. Newbridge Rd.
• East Rockaway: Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Ave.
• Long Beach: East Elementary - Intersection of Neptune & Hudson Blvd.
• Long Beach: West Elementary - Intersection of Maryland and Beach St.
• Island Park: Lincoln Ornes Middle School, 150 Trafalger Blvd.
• Island Park:Heggarty School, 100 Radcliffe Road
• Massapequa Park: Marjorie R. Post Community Park, 451 Unqua Rd.
• Oceanside: Oceanside Park, 3800 Mahlon Brower Dr.

North Shore Locations:

• Bayville: Stehli Beach, Corner of Bayville Rd & Bayville Ave.
• Great Neck:Great Neck North High School, 35 Polo Road
• Great Neck:Great Neck South High School, 341 Lakeville Rd.
• Manhasset: Manhasset Secondary School, 200 Memorial Place
• New Cassel/Westbury: New Cassel Community Center, Garden Street
• New Hyde Park: Michael J. Tully Park, 1801 Evergreen Ave.
• Port Washington: Off Main Street and Haven Ave.Roslyn: Train Station, Lincoln Ave & Railroad Ave.
• Woodbury: Syosset Woodbury Community Park, 7800 Jericho Turnpike

If you are in need, please utilize these locations to keep your family safe.

Benefit Concert Scheduled to Help Aid Victims of Hurricane Sandy

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In an effort to help aid victims of Hurricane Sandy, NBC will be broadcasting a benefit concert featuring artists that are native to most affected areas from Sandy. 

Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, natives of New Jersey and Billy Joel of Long island are scheduled to appear on the NBC telecast concert on Friday night from Rockefeller Center in New York City. Other performers scheduled to appear are Jimmy Fallon, Sting and Christina Aguilera.

The telecast proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross and will be broadcasting on NBC, Bravo, CNBC, USA, MSNBC and E! Other networks are encouraged and invited to join.

Will you tune into this concert?  Were you affected by Hurricane Sandy? Let us know on our Facebook page, LINKED HERE. 

Many Halloween Festivities Being Postponed From Devastation of Hurricane Sandy

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The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has been the reason of many Halloween festivities are canceled or postponed until a later date when outdoor conditions are safer.

In New York City, much of lower Manhattan is still without power and flooded. The annual Village Halloween Parade scheduled for today is canceled. The Village Halloween Parade, which draws about 50,000 to 60,000 residents and tourists, has never before been canceled.

 In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie reported he would decide today if conditions would be safe for trick or treaters in parts of the state. If not, he stated he would assign an executive order to reschedule the holiday many children look forward to year round.

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