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Let’s get L.I. resiliency projects going — now

Nearly seven years after Superstorm Sandy struck on a late-October night, Long Island communities are still rebuilding. Homes are up in the air . . . more

9/20/19

Congress must act to extend flood insurance

Long Islanders can empathize with the victims of Hurricane Dorian, which devastated the Bahamas and left extensive damage in parts of the Carolinas. Nearly seven years after Hurricane Sandy hit, fears of the next Big One are still palpable in communities like . . . more

9/13/19

Our ‘pros’ have abandoned us

Q. We have a very big problem. Our house was lifted and is now sitting on its new foundation, but at the wrong height. Our architect and contractor were recommended by the NY Rising program . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 7/12/19

Seaford homeowners Pat Lubicich and Kathleen Maggio

Seaford, Wantagh Sandy victims still suffering

Nearly six years after Superstorm Sandy flooded Pat Lubicich’s Seaford home with five feet of water, she still can’t live there. more

By Eden Laikin | 8/15/18

Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads of Seaford embraced Eva Rowan of Freeport, whose home was substantially damaged by Hurricane Sandy and who is now struggling to rebuild and elevate her house.

New York home elevation deadlines extended

The deadlines for victims of Hurricane Sandy seeking storm recovery funds to elevate their houses to protect them from future storm damage have been extended. more

By Eden Laikin and Nadya Nataly | 5/24/18

Courtesy John Scalesi Robert Connell’s Bellmore home, on West Alder Road, sits on pilings after contractor Cody Lawrence, of Turnkey Contractor Solutions, stopped the elevation work halfway through despite having been paid $100,000 by Connell.

New York state reviews contractor fraud claims

There may be hope for residents who were victims of Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and now believe they were victims of contractor fraud this year. more

By Eden Laikin | 5/17/18

Problems with front steps

Q. A building inspector just told us our house can’t be signed off on after we lifted it. The contractor told us six months, and now it’s going on one year since we started. The front steps were going to . . . more

10/28/16

We’re raising our house, Part 2

Q. I have so many questions since I met with the contractor who will raise my house. Is it safe, and do I have to empty everything out? My contractor says I can use . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 6/23/16

We’re raising our house. Help!

Q. I have so many questions since I met with the contractor who will raise my house. Is it safe, and do I have to empty everything out? My contractor says I can use . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 6/16/16

Storm victims giving money back?

Q. I was reading about the state of New York trying to get millions of dollars back from storm victims who are raising their homes or even just repairing them. How is it happening that so many people . . . more

By Monte Leeper | 3/4/16

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