Unbelievably, four years have passed since Superstorm Sandy rolled across Long Island’s South Shore on Oct. 29, 2012, leaving destruction and chaos in its wake. We mustn’t forget that day.
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10/27/16
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With communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 still awaiting state and federal funds to help buttress against the effects another storm of its size, some groups on Long Island continue to fight their battle against what they see as the root: climate change.
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By Erik Hawkins
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10/27/16
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Four years ago this week, Hurricane Sandy was the South Shore’s worst nightmare realized. It was a monster storm that flooded entire communities and left tens of thousands of lives in tatters. For …
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By Mike Smollins
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10/26/16
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As we approach the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, preparedness is essential — acting on the lessons we learned from the storm, and doing the work now to ensure that our homes and families are protected if . . .
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10/6/16
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Enjoy a relaxing afternoon to celebrate resiliency after Hurricane Sandy. Sat. Oct. 8 noon to 3 p.m. Free yoga, kids activities, disaster preparedness training, door prizes raffles, food and drink. …
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10/5/16
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As she sat in her new favorite chair in her rebuilt East Rockaway home, 92-year-old Frances “Muzzy” Healy couldn’t hide her elation over finally being back in her house, nearly four years after …
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By Mike Smollins
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9/14/16
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At the second meeting to discuss the Rebuild by Design program to make Mill River more storm-resilient, citizens brainstormed ways to involve the surrounding communities, and the design team …
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By Mary Malloy and Rebecca Melnitsky
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8/31/16
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The Nassau County Legislature recently unanimously approved a measure to waive all building fees for Superstorm Sandy victims.
The law extends the fee-waiver period to Dec. 31, …
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8/25/16
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Since Hurricane Sandy attacked our shores, the people of Long Island have been waiting for the federal government to grant funding that will protect our shorelines from future storms. On Aug. 10 . . .
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8/17/16
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It’s been nearly four years since Hurricane Sandy extensively damaged the Long Beach Medical Center and indirectly led to its closure. Its absence still looms large . . .
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8/17/16
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