Briana Gasorski
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What to know when filing flood claims with the insurance company
July 17th, 20210 DEARBORN/HEIGHTS — With residents still reeling from the devastating flooding that impacted Wayne County in June, one attorney is offering advice for dealing with insurance agencies. Rabih Hamawi, an attorney based in Southfield, is an expert when it comes to insurance claims and property damage. Hamawi began working as a...Biden declares disaster in Wayne County
July 15th, 20211 WAYNE COUNTY — President Biden has issued a presidential disaster declaration for Wayne County following the storms that devastated the area in late June. The declaration comes after Governor Whitmer requested FEMA’s help. “President Biden’s declaration opens up critical resources to help Michigan residents recover from...Peters, Stabenow announce Detroit Metro Airport will receive more than $111.7 million through the American Rescue Plan
July 15th, 20210 LANSING — U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow announced that Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport will receive federal funding. The airport is expected to receive $111,717,342 in federal funding to come from the American Rescue Plan to help the airport maintain operations and provide economic support that was lost as a...Dearborn Heights votes to allocate $300,000 for clean-up efforts
July 15th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Near the end of an almost three-hour meeting, one City Councilman spoke up to change the rules a little bit. Nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall devastated the city by causing flooding and sewer backup in many homes, Councilman Mo Baydoun said there is still debris sitting on curbsides. “There is still...What to know before buying or selling a home in a flood zone
July 9th, 20211 DEARBORN/HEIGHTS — With many first time homebuyers in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights experiencing a flood for the first time, one local realtor is offering some tips of the trade. Dave Abdallah, a realtor in the community for more than 35 years, said that homeowners need to do their research before they buy. “When properties...Wayne County Executive Warren Evans endorses Abdullah Hammoud for mayor: Best choice for Dearborn
July 8th, 20210 DEARBORN — Abdullah Hammoud, who is one of seven candidates running for mayor of Dearborn, has earned the endorsement of Wayne County Executive Warren Evans. Hammoud, a state representative in his final term, announced his candidacy for mayor in January. Hammoud announced the endorsement in a Facebook post. “We are...FEMA visits Dearborn; Dearborn Heights mayor writes letter to President Biden
July 8th, 20211 DEARBORN/HEIGHTS — With residents in both cities still reeling from the damage caused by the recent storms, city leaders are trying to get help from the federal government. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) visited with local leaders in Dearborn on July 8 to assess the damages from the storms that...How to get help clearing flood damaged property
July 8th, 20210 DEARBORN/HEIGHTS — Residents who are still in need of flood clean-up assistance now have more resources to utilize in helping clear out flood-damaged items. The Samaritan’s Purse, the same group that provided relief to Dearborn Heights in 2019, is in the area available to help residents remove flood-damaged items from their homes...ACCESS to host flood relief distribution event
July 7th, 20210 DEARBORN — The Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) will be hosting two flood relief distribution events this week. During the events, ACCESS will be distributing fans, liquid disinfectant, spray bottles, disinfectant wipes, rolls of garbage bags and personal protective equipment to flood victims from the...Arab American-owned Point Blank Firearms opens in Dearborn Heights
July 6th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Point Blank Firearms gun store celebrated its grand opening this week, which the owners say was very successful. Ramy Hijazi of Dearborn Heights and Muhammad Zion of Dearborn have been friends for 11 years and both have a passion for firearms, having grown up around hunting and firearms in general, which led them...Gary Woronchak cites his experience as to why he is the best candidate for Dearborn mayor
July 6th, 20210 DEARBORN — Gary Woronchak, a former editor of the Press & Guide, state representative and chairman of the Wayne County Commission, is running for mayor. Woronchak’s parents moved to Dearborn from the east side of Detroit right before he started kindergarten at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary school. He then went on to Edison...Hussein Berry campaigning for Dearborn mayor, with focus on public safety
July 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public School Board Trustee Hussein Berry is looking to become the next mayor of the city he loves and calls home. “My story is Dearborn’s story,” he said. “I grew up in the Southend, watching the smoke stacks as I went to school. I watched my father create a business that still thrives today —...Ziad Abdulmalik wants to lead as a “we” if elected to Dearborn City Council
July 3rd, 20210 DEARBORN — Ziad Abdulmalik is looking to obtain enough votes to take one of the seven City Council seats that are up for grabs in this election. The 34-year-old was born and raised in Dearborn, met his wife in Dearborn before getting married nine years ago and has a 4-year-old son in the Dearborn Public School District, with...Mayor Bill Bazzi addresses flooding concerns in Dearborn Heights and struggles with clean up efforts
July 2nd, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Following a third devastating flood in less than a decade, Mayor Bill Bazzi said he will do whatever he can to help. During a special Council meeting scheduled on Monday to address Act 345 funding, Clerk Lynne Senia mentioned that every time it rains, she has to cover the clerk’s office in plastic due to the...Dearborn city officials scramble to deal with the aftermath of flooding and residents anger
July 1st, 20211 DEARBORN — After the third round of catastrophic flooding in less than a decade hit Dearborn this week, city leaders are addressing the issue and calling for an investigation. As an immediate response to the flooding, Council President Susan Dabaja called for the first of two emergency meetings on Saturday morning. “We are......
“Kid Santa” repurposing himself to help Dearborn Heights flood victims
July 1st, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Kenneth Isaacson, best known as Dearborn Heights’ “Kid Santa”, has decided to step up for the children of the community a few months early. After assisting one family in cleaning up their flood damaged home and realizing that the toys being thrown away were the toys that had just been delivered by Kid Santa...Blue Hands United for Autism offering to replace damaged items for special needs children
July 1st, 20210 DEARBORN — Blue Hands United for Autism is looking to help replace toys and sensory items for families of special needs children impacted by the floods. The non-profit organization was founded in Dearborn in 2014 by Mona and Mariam Alaouie to help provide resources for families affected by Autism, but Mona Alaouie said that they...ACC partnering with Dearborn Police Department, Byblos and Forgotten Harvest to help Dearborn flood victims
June 29th, 20210 DEARBORN — In response to the catastrophic flooding from this weekend, the Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC) is partnering with other local entities to help flood victims. ACC, a non-profit organization founded in 1979 on the basis of providing services to the Middle Eastern and mainstream communities in Southeast Michigan,...Tuesday trash district required to remove parked vehicles Tuesday and Thursday
June 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — Residents in the Tuesday trash district are reminded to remove their parked vehicles from the streets under the Public Service Day rules Thursday, July 1. Additional collection crews are returning to the Tuesday district on Thursday to help clear the area of flood-damaged materials. Both Tuesday and Thursday residents......
Incumbent Leslie Herrick seeking re-election to Dearborn City Council
June 27th, 20210 DEARBORN — Leslie Herrick is looking to retain her seat on the City Council. “I am running for re-election to the Dearborn City Council because I’m eager to continue the work I began four years ago when I was first elected by listening to residents, addressing their concerns, delivering first-class services and improving...Dearborn Heights police and D7 Superintendent address suspicious person at Annapolis High School, advise he is not a threat
June 27th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Less than 24 hours after a report of a suspicious person at Annapolis High School, Dearborn Heights police confirm the person is not a threat. Residents on social media were voicing concern after a post on the department’s Facebook page alerted the community of suspicious activity at the high school. The......
Kalette Willis becomes first African American woman to run for Dearborn mayor
June 26th, 20210 DEARBORN — Kalette Willis, a Henry Ford College (HFC) student and a Gulf War veteran, has become the first African American woman to run for Dearborn mayor. Willis, a pioneer resident artist at Eastborn’s City Hall Artspace Lofts, considers herself a liberal artist in residence. “I am an American soldier, Gulf War Veteran,...Dearborn Heights firefighter recognized for volunteering 170 hours in vaccine clinic
June 25th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With first responders giving their time and dedication to the Dearborn COVID-19 vaccine clinic, one Dearborn Heights firefighter went above and beyond. From the time the clinic opened in March until it closed in May, Dearborn Heights Firefighter Roger Chapman volunteered 170 hours to help vaccinate approximately......