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Heron Street resident Nan Beilinson in front of the eroding bulkheads last month. She said she hopes that a uniform bulkheading project and other flood mitigation measures move forward quickly. Photo by Kristie Arden/Herald

Recent flooding a reminder of the city’s vulnerability

More than three years after Hurricane Sandy, Long Beach residents have expressed frustration with recent flooding, especially after last week, saying that a number of mitigation and resiliency … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 2/18/16

Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead are planning a major renovation of Merrick Road between Bellmore and Merrick. Work is expected to begin in the spring.

Merrick Road repair project delayed until spring

A major streetscape project that was announced in September, and was intended to beautify the Merrick Road business district between Bellmore and Merrick, has been delayed until the spring. The … more

By Daine Taylor | 1/15/16

Many Hurricane Sandy victims faced flooding, damage and extensive insurance company hassles.

Message to FEMA: Move faster on storm claims

After Hurricane Sandy, victims faced — and some are still facing — an extensive, burdensome and sometimes fraudulent flood insurance claims process. Last week, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and … more

By Mary Malloy | 12/10/15

Charles Wroblewski had an extension built onto his Riverside Drive home in Seaford to replace the space lost when he filled in his basement, which flooded during Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012.

Seaford, Wantagh still on the mend

Three years have passed since Hurricane Sandy devastated Long Island’s South Shore, and while most Seaford and Wantagh residents have stitched their lives back together, the journey was not been easy. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/28/15

The Cover of the Herald’s Nov. 1-7, 2012 issue, featured a photo taken along the canal in Bay Park. Other boats were found marooned on residents’ lawns a few blocks from the canal.

Hurricane Sandy: Three years later

“Very few people escaped the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, as the unprecedented storm left a path of destruction in her wake, causing floods, fires, downed trees and massive power outages — … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/28/15 | 1 comment

This house at 35 East Blvd. will be up for auction on Nov. 17.

Storm-damaged houses on auction block

As part of the New York Rising acquisition program, a second set of houses — 81 in Nassau County and another 74 in Suffolk — will be auctioned off on Nov. 17 as part of Gov. Andrew … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/14/15

Sandy-damaged homes up for auction

Six homes in Wantagh and Seaford damaged by Hurricane Sandy three years ago will be up for auction next month. All of the homes are south of Merrick Road — four in Seaford and two in Wantagh. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/7/15

Sandy victims can still appeal payouts

Victims of Hurricane Sandy who feel they have been underpaid for damage to their homes are eligible to re-open their flood insurance claims, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/19/15

Meeting June 16 on FEMA’s reopening of Sandy flood insurance claims

Tuesday, June 16, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Long Beach Hotel, 405 East Broadway, Long Beach more

6/8/15

Sandy resource fair May 26

A Hurricane Sandy Storm Recovery Resource Fair will be held at Kennedy High School in Bellmore on Tuesday, May 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. more

5/13/15

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