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As final plans for the state’s NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program have been submitted for approval, Anne Fenton was named the program’s spokeswoman late last month. more

By Vanessa Parker | 5/7/14

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development should develop and fund a plan to shore up Nassau County’s South Shore against future flooding, said U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), John Cameron Jr., chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council, center, and South Merrick homeowner Steven Zalewski.

Schumer calls for Nassau coastline plan

Sen. Charles Schumer called for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to implement a comprehensive plan to protect Nassau County’s coastlines from future storm damage during a press conference in South Merrick on Monday. more

BRIAN RACOW bracow@liherald.com | 9/11/13

Hurricane Sandy storm surges gashed an approximately 30-foot breach through the dike that serves as a barrier of protection in the Isle of Wight section of Lawrence.

Patching up a breach in the dike

It began as a 19th century summer community in what is known as Back Lawrence. However, the Isle of Wight section of homes in the village has 21st century problems. more

By Jeff Bessen | 12/12/12

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