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Our future disaster preparation
Q. What can I do to strengthen my home against storms? I know that if we got a real hurricane, based on what I saw from Sandy, I probably wouldn’t do very well. Can I prepare? more
Under the governor’s proposal, LIPA would be reduced to five members.
Governor proposes privatization of L.I.'s utilities
Following months of deliberation regarding the future of the Long Island Power Authority, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed legislation that would privatize Long Island’s utility operations. more
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Reporting on Sandy
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During Hurricane Sandy, a 10-foot tidal surge raced up the canal that leads to Cammans Pond in south Merrick, scattering floating docks, personal watercraft and boats and causing flooding on local streets. Storm-drain flapper valves would have done nothing to stop that surge, said Brian Schneider, deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Public Works.
Stopping the ocean in a hurricane –– or not
South Shore residents have returned to their normal lives in the months since Hurricane Sandy, but many people’s thoughts are starting to turn to the potential for another big storm. Is it possible to stop the floodwaters that inundated coastal neighborhoods? they wonder. more
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Lengthy gasolines lines were commonplace across Nassau County following last October’s Hurricane Sandy.
State to provide grants for generators
The recently approved 2013-2014 state budget includes provisions to provide grants to gas stations that are prewired to receive or purchase generators during a declared fuel shortage emergency. more
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Congressman Peter King, the keynote speaker at Hofstra University, told the audience that the 11-week delay in Congress set the hurricane reimbursement process back “significantly.”
Sandy money too slow? Blame Washington.
“What happened with Sandy is really a metaphor with what’s happening in Washington,” U.S. Rep. Peter … more
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The worst of Sandy's wrath may still be on its way
Months after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc and left behind heartache on Long Island, many Nassau and Suffolk County residents who suffered little, if any, damage in the storm are still going to be hit hard in the coming months — in their pocketbooks, with higher taxes. more
For Sandy victims, promises aren't enough
More than four months after Hurricane Sandy, many homes along the South Shore remain in shambles. Countless businesses still have not reopened. more
Annabelle, Jacqueline, Madeleine and Alaina were happy to be able to visit Genevieve and Juliet at the emergency shelter at Mitchel Field.
Pets: Helpless victims of Hurricane Sandy
Long Beach resident and cat owner Randy Lerner was an eyewitness as Hurricane Sandy hit the shore of Long Island. “I live across the street from the ocean,” he said, “and I watched the … more
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Volunteer your time to restoring our wetlands
Hurricane Sandy led to one of Long Island’s worst environmental disasters ever, if not the worst. more
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