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Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is championing a $300 million proposal to construct flood gates at the Jones and East Rockaway inlets to prevent inland flooding across the South Shore.
Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, a man with many plans
Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy stood before a set of three maps in the Village Hall boardroom on Tuesday morning, reviewing a proposal that, he said, could save Nassau County from the next great flood. more
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Hurricane Sandy devastated the Nautical Mile in October 2012. Many wondered whether it would ever return to its former self. Local business owners are happy to report that, yes, the Nautical Mile very much weathered the storm and is once again a vibrant dining and shopping district. Above, In a small room behind the Two Cousins Fish Market on the Nautical Mile, Norbert Flores deboned a fresh fish for a customer.
Freeport's Nautical Mile, back in business
On a recent Friday at 2:30 p.m., a Harley Davidson rumbled up Freeport’s famed Nautical Mile, a.k.a. Woodcleft Avenue, followed soon after by a very expensive, very red Italian sports car, revving its engine. Couples strolled up and down the street in search of the perfect bar or restaurant to spend an 85-degree evening. Already the outdoor eateries, with their umbrella-shaded tables, had begun to fill up. more
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Ignoring climate change won’t make it disappear
The end of the century is a long time away, and it’s doubtful anyone reading this will be around to celebrate the arrival of 2100. But if you are that fortunate person 83 years from now, don’t expect to watch the ball drop in Times Square. Not unless you have a boat. more
The once Sandy-damaged home at 99 Nassau Lane was rebuilt by Oceanside developer Marc Weissman and his brother, and now stands as a brand new six-family dwelling.
Rebuilding Island Park ‘from the ground up’
Hurricane Sandy hit Island Park hard, but as private developers continue to improve plots of land to turn a profit for themselves, the village is also benefitting. more
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Sean Sallie, planning division supervisor for the Nassau Department of Public Works, center, helped answer residents’ questions after a presentation outlining seven storm drainage mitigation projects.
Residents, officials discuss I.P. drainage projects
Construction on seven storm drainage projects in Barnum Island and Harbor Isle could begin next year, according to representatives of Nassau County’s Department of Public Works and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery, who met with residents at the Island Park Library on April 26 to detail the efforts. more
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Wreck Lead Bridge spans Reynolds Channel and connects Long Beach to Island Park. Contractors have worked below the surface to replace underwater cables that run underneath the bridge.
Long Beach Branch LIRR projects aimed at protecting against flooding
Long Island Rail Road officials offered a glimpse into its revamp of the Long Beach branch on April 21, which, when completed, would allow rail service to operate uninterrupted in the face of severe … more
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A reminder of the South Shore’s vulnerability
People have gathered on the Long Beach boardwalk in recent weeks to watch crews operating towering cranes hauling stones along the beach to rebuild the city’s jetties, part of an Army Corps of Engineers coastal protection plan . . . more
A garden grows in Merrick
In my backyard, in the shadow of my creaky wooden deck, a holly bush grows. A little over four years ago, I thought it dead. more
Architect Brian Baer led a Hurricane Sandy recovery education forum at the Island Park Library on March 22. More than 100 people came to the three-hour event.
Homeowners seek storm recovery guidance
For many, Hurricane Sandy is a distant memory. But homeowners along the South Shore are still living through the aftermath of the 2012 storm which has extended its impact into 2017. more
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The storm barrier feasibility study is in its early stages and should take about three years to complete, said Clifford Jones, the chief of planning for the New York District U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
Hurricane barrier feasibility study begins
Could large, movable storm “gates” protect local South Shore communities from catastrophic damage in future hurricanes? more
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