Keyword: Superstorm Sandy
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Protect the wetlands, our only defense in a hurricane
In short order over the last three weeks, two Category 4 hurricanes — Harvey and Irma — slammed into the U.S., wreaking havoc in Texas and Florida. At press time, what was left of Irma was pushing north from Florida. The destruction has been massive. more
What’s up with post-Sandy reconstruction?
In the bleak aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed 22 local committees to plan “resiliency” projects that are intended to hold back big storms if, and when, they … more
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Four years after Sandy, we’re still not whole
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. more
Reform FEMA with a focus on resiliency
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 . . . more
Nassau County waives Sandy permit fees
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, … more
Long Beach deserves top-notch medical care
It’s been quite a while since the South Shore of Long Island was ravaged by Superstorm Sandy. Many homes have been restored, while others have been abandoned. Local beaches are . . . more
Long Island’s future looks bright in 2016
Twenty-fifteen came and went, and yet, believe it or not, many Long Island residents are still struggling to recover from Superstorm Sandy. Rather than getting back on their feet, they are left waiting for promised relief. Even though the majority of displaced residents have returned to their homes . . . more
Ray Street a day after Sandy. South Freeport, below Atlantic Avenue, was deluged with anywhere from 4 to 8 feet of water.
Memories of Sandy
Three years ago on Thursday, Oct. 29, Superstorm Sandy barreled into Freeport damaging about 3,500 residences, closing down businesses along the Nautical Mile and causing $10 million worth of damage … more
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officials ask for flood gate study, from left, Village Trustee Carmen Pineryo, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, State Senator Michael Venditto, Trustee Debra Mulé, Mayor Kennedy, Town Supervisor Kate Murray, Jon Kaiman, Legislator Steve Rhoads and a Red Cross representative.
Mayor urges study on hurricane protection barriers
Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is urging the state and federal government to undertake a study to determine if building ocean gates at the Jones Beach Inlet and the East Rockaway Inlet is feasible. At … more
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New amendments to New York Rising Housing Program proposed
A public hearing was held at Freeport’s Village Hall on Tuesday, July 21, to hear residents’ reactions to proposed amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery … more
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