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WASHINGTON, DC -  Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, D-New Smyrna Beach (FL-24) has voted to allow the Coast Guard to obtain advances from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to underwrite federal response activities to the BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.

NSBNEWS.net adio production by Sera Frederick.

NSBNEWS.net obtained copies of the 9-1-1 calls made in the aftermath of the Memorial Day boat crash near Disappearing Island that resulted in three deaths. NSBNEWS.net decided to wait until a week after the funerals to post the calls out of respect for the victims' families. Warning: The dialogue is graphic, but NSBNEWS.net believes the calls are important to illustrate the gravity of the tragic incident.

Courtesy photo/Edgewater Fire Services.

An early Thursday watermain break at the corner of Park Avenue and U.S. 1 in Edgewater has been repaired. In the meantime, "boil water" notices have gone out to about 25 affected businesses and homes, according to Edgewater Fire Services. Here is a snapshot of the scene.

EDGEWATER -- A water-line break at the corner of Park Avenue and U.S. 1 (South Ridgewood Avenue) has been repaired and water service restored to those affected, said Jill Danigel, spokeswoman for Edgewater Fire Services.

NSBNEWS.net photos by Henry Frederick.

David Swentor, at right, developer of the $15 million Hampton Inn & Suites, nearly holds his breath as the City Commission votes 4-1 Tuesday night to approve the sale of two parcels of city-owned land. With him is attorney Skip Storch.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- The 3 1/2-year battle over a hotel on Flagler Avenue is over with tonight's near unanimous City Commission approval with James Hathaway casting the lone dissenting vote.

Editor's Note: This June 4 message was sent out to media by Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas D-New Smyrna Beach (Fl-24):

June 1 marked the beginning of Florida’s annual hurricane season, which lasts through November. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
(http://email.capitolhillnewsonline.com) has projected that the Atlantic will experience an “active-to-extremely-active” season, with between 14 and 23 named tropical systems, including eight to 14
hurricanes with the possibility of three to seven of those developing into major hurricanes.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Want to prevent mail fraud or other similar issues? New Smyrna Beach police Detective Tony Ford suggests you consider reviewing the attached IC3 alert.

"I do get calls almost daily from someone stating they received a check in the mail or by courier to compensate them for being a shopper or for something for sale," Ford said, adding he believes the attached alert contains very beneficial information "to know (how) to better protect themselves from these fraudsters."

Editor's Note: Here is the obituary and notice for Madison Holley, 19, and her unborn son, who were killed, along with her father, Cy Holley, 46, in the Memorial Day boat crash near Disappearing Island in New Smyrna Beach:

A Funeral Mass for Madison Alexander Holley, her son, Carter Ace Simons and her father, Cy Holley, who died tragically on Monday, May 31, 2010, will be held Saturday, June 5th at 10:00am at St. Peter Catholic Church, 359 W. New York Ave. in Deland, FL with Fr. Tom Connery officiating.

NSBNEWS.net photo by Henry Frederick.

Deborah Boyd, executive director of the Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority, is among a local contingent of business and community leaders who will attend a summit in New York City to drum up business for greater bNew Smyrna Beach.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- When Volusia County Economic Development officials asked Deborah Boyd, executive director of the Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority, to join them at the giant Manufacturing and Packing Expo in New York City, she jumped at the chance.

CAPE CANAVERAL -- Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, D-New Smyrna Beach (FL-24), joined Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis in announcing a $15 million grant to assist workers on the Space Coast.

Marion A. Porta, age 86, of New Smyrna Beach, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at her home.