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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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Ali Frankel, the president of the South Bellmore Civic Association, said she personally learned a lot after Hurricane Sandy. In 2012, she was living on Lee Place, in a home that retained three feet of water during the storm. Even though she lost the house, cars and two dumpsters worth of personal items, she decided to say in South Bellmore, moving to Judith Drive.
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By Julie Mansmann and Scott Brinton
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10/27/16
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New York state was recently awarded a $3.2 billion settlement from Morgan Stanley after the firm’s scheme to market mortgage-backed securities contributed to the collapse of the housing market in 2008 and the ensuing recession. Ironically, the state is awarding millions of that settlement to local municipalities to clean up thousands of vacant and abandoned properties that have been dubbed “zombie homes,” many of which have been vacant since the housing crisis and Superstorm Sandy.
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By Nick Ciccone and Anthony Rifilato
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10/19/16
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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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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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In addition to being a key part of the Legendary Murphys, Sandy Murphy is also an award-winning songwriter, who has created works for Leann Rimes, a platinum-selling record for Brenda K. Starr, children’s tunes for Disney, and music for major network television shows like HBO’s “Veep,” “All My Children” and more.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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8/17/16
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Despite the fact that the Long Island rock band the Legendary Murphys has been attracting crowds of over 1,500 to their Cedar Beach Hut performances this summer, band members — and Malvernites — Sandy and Tom Murphy are still blown away when strangers recognize them.
“Maybe a month ago, I walked into Nordon Pharmacy and the owner said, ‘Sandy, right? From the Legendary Murphys? Oh, I love you guys!’ she recalled. “That’s happened to me twice in the pharmacy recently.”
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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8/17/16
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Hurricane season in the Atlantic began June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to make sure you’re prepared.
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8/10/16
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