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Surfer Vadim Zabreed walks past the damaged boardwalk in Long Beach - Nov. 20, 2012 (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Sandy-Battered Residents Brace For Service Cuts, Tax Hikes

Communities already hit hard by superstorm Sandy are bracing for the next hit – lost tax revenue as a result of the damage.

2013/01/25

Work continues rebuilding the boardwalk in Long Beach - Jan. 24, 2013 (credit: Sophia Hall / WCBS 880)

Workers Continue Long Beach Boardwalk Rebuilding In Deep Freeze

There are some jobs that just have to be done outside, even in these frigid temperatures.

2013/01/24

A section of an old boardwalk is destroyed by flooding from superstorm Sandy on October 30, 2012 in Long Beach, New York. (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Residents Say Goodbye To Long Beach Boardwalk

Residents of Long Beach, Long Island, on Saturday were given a final chance to say goodbye to the landmark boardwalk before demolition began.

2013/01/05

A section of an old boardwalk is destroyed by flooding from superstorm Sandy on October 30, 2012 in Long Beach, New York. (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Long Beach Boardwalk Demolition To Begin Saturday

The demolition is expected to take about a month.

2013/01/03

Gov. Chris Christie, House Rep. John Boehner (credit: Getty Images)

Furious & Fuming: Christie Blames House GOP, Boehner For Politicizing Sandy Aid

Several lawmakers from New York and New Jersey said House Speaker John Boehner’s decision to abandon a vote this session would be a crushing blow to states ravaged by the devastating storm.

2013/01/02

Federal coordinating officer Mike Byrne discusses FEMA's response to Sandy in Long Beach - Dec. 28, 2012 (credit: Monica Miller / WCBS 880)

Senate Approves Sandy Aid Bill As FEMA Declares Commitment To Long Beach

Friday evening, the Senate approved a $60.4 billion emergency aid for victims of the hurricane that devastated parts of the Tri-State Area by a 63-32 vote. Officials are urging the House to now pass the bill as well.

2012/12/28

People line up for Good Riddance Day in Times Square - Dec. 28, 2012 (credit: Jim Smith / WCBS 880)

Hundreds Participate In Good Riddance Day In Times Square

Hundreds lines up to toss their memories into the giant paper shredder between 43rd and 44th Streets.

2012/12/28

Snowfall in Central Valley (credit: CBS 2)

Tri-State Area Dries Out, Thaws After Wintry Blast Blankets Region

By afternoon, there were no major problems on the roadways. Subway, bus and rail service also was normal.

2012/12/27

Snowfall at 114th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive. (credit: Jesse Zanger, CBSNewYork.com)

Winter Storm Does A Number On Roads In Rockland, Raises Concern On Long Island

The storm system is the same one that dumped snow and sleet on the nation’s midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the South.

2012/12/26

Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a news conference in Long Beach Dec. 16, 2012 (credit: Twitter.com/NYGovCuomo)

Gov. Cuomo Announces $40 Million In Federal Reimbursements For Nassau County’s Sandy Clean Up

These are the first reimbursements delivered in the state since Sandy hit in late October.

2012/12/16

Firefighters battle a blaze at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Long Beach, NY on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 (credit: CBS 2)

Blaze Rips Through Knights of Columbus Hall In Storm-Ravaged Long Beach

The Knights raised half a million dollars in donations for Sandy victims, gave out clothing and other supplies and provided three hot meals a day using a generator.

2012/12/10

Sens. Chuck Schumer and Bob Menendez announce proposed Sandy tax credits Dec. 9, 2012 (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Senators Propose Federal Tax Credits, Breaks For Sandy Victims

Sens. Charles Schumer of New York and Robert Menendez of New Jersey have proposed making all repair expenses fully deductible to help lessen the tax implications for those recovering from the storm.

2012/12/09

Students in Sandy-ravaged Long Beach, N.Y., got a surprise on Dec. 7, 2012, in the form of little Christmas trees. (Photo: CBS 2)

Sandy-Ravaged Long Beach Gets Special Delivery Of Holiday Cheer

Disabled teenagers from United Cerebral Palsy came to Long Beach to offer 60 individually decorated Christmas trees to children who lost possessions and homes.

2012/12/07

Comedian Billy Crystal (credit : Al Bello/Getty Images)

Billy Crystal To Treat Long Beach Residents To Private Screening Of His New Comedy

Long Beach native Billy Crystal is giving back to his hometown which is still recovering after being slammed by Superstorm Sandy.

2012/12/05

Boardwalk in Long Beach, Long Island after being damaged by Sandy - Nov. 9, 2012 (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Spring-Like Temps Have Long Beach Residents Longing For Their Boardwalk

Joggers and walkers now stroll the water’s edge on Long Beach, unable to use the hurricane-damaged boardwalk.

2012/12/04

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