Keyword: Hurricane Sandy
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Now, not later, is the time to reinforce our coast
In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . . more
We can no longer ignore climate change’s warning signs
Nearly five years have passed since Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, flooding thousands of homes and businesses and causing . . . more
If you can, keep giving to the storm recovery
If you speak with Hurricane Sandy victims, many will say that a decisive moment came in the recovery effort: the moment when the rest of the world returned to normal while they were left fighting to rebuild. more
Can natural disasters help restore national unity?
Hurricane Harvey was a brutal reminder that storms happen. We Long Islanders who lived through Hurricane Sandy, like Louisianans who lived through Hurricane Katrina, can only shudder to think . . . more
After Harvey, Long Islanders should pay it forward
Hurricane Harvey slammed into the southeastern Texas coast two Fridays ago as a Category 4 storm, lashing homes and businesses with 130-mile-per-hour winds and . . . more
Friends of Freeport volunteer and Freeporter, Joyn Garbo worked on trimming the hedges during the FOF clean up of the Historical Society’s backyard on Aug. 19.
Doing their thing and what they do best
After wiping off the sweat from her brow, Freeporter, Joyn Garbo picked up the hedge trimmer, pressed her finger on the trigger and squeezed the hand grip to start trimming down one of the bushes on … more
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What happened to the urgency of storm protection?
Last week, at the height of hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that forecasters are predicting a higher likelihood of an above-normal season, and increased the predicted number of . . . more
Sorting through her father’s belongings last Sunday morning, Kelly Collins, center far right, of East Meadow is prepared to sell his home on South Long Beach Avenue in Freeport.
Still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Sandy
The front lawn looked like a garage sale was in progress. Boxes and plastic bins were piled next to the white PODS storage unit parked in the driveway on South Long Beach Avenue in Freeport. East … more
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Be smart by being ready for a hurricane
On June 1, which marked the beginning of hurricane season, Long Island residents in the know began preparing for the worst while hoping for the best. more
Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is championing a $300 million proposal to construct flood gates at the Jones and East Rockaway inlets to prevent inland flooding across the South Shore.
Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, a man with many plans
Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy stood before a set of three maps in the Village Hall boardroom on Tuesday morning, reviewing a proposal that, he said, could save Nassau County from the next great flood. more
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