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Q. We just bought a house and want to add to it. We talked to our village inspector, and he said we have limitations because the house is in a flood area. more

By Monte Leeper | 11/6/21

County Executive Laura Curran was joined by, from left, Sean Sallie, Eileen Meus, Joe Cuomo, Joe Pontecorvo, Jessica Koenig and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky to announce the $1.3 million project to bring flood-mitigation measures to Island Park.

Flooding help on the way for Island Park

On Monday, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky were joined by construction workers, homeowners and officials from the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery to announce the start of construction on the Downtown Island Park Revitalization Project across from the library. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 10/28/21

County Executive Laura Curran, at lectern, announced a raft of county flood-prevention and resiliency projects on Sept. 28, along with, from left, Eileen Meus, executive deputy director for community reconstruction and infrastructure at the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery; Sean Sallie, deputy commissioner for planning with the Nassau County Department of Public Works; State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin; Sen. Todd Kaminsky; County Legislator Debra Mule; and D.P. Civil President Brian Doherty.

Silver Lake Park to get $1.75M makeover

On Sept. 28 at Silver Lake Park in Baldwin, state and county officials, joined by construction workers, announced the start of more than $20 million in flood-prevention and resiliency projects in the … more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez | 10/7/21

We need storm-hardening projects now, not later

Here we are, nine years after Superstorm Sandy pummeled Nassau County’s South and North Shores, still waiting for the federal and state governments to take meaningful action to harden our coastal infrastructure . . . more

9/30/21

The flooding ruined the floor and the furniture on the lower level of the Glen Cove Senior Center.

Glen Cove Senior Center’s Adult Day Program curtailed by flooding

Just as the Adult Day Program at the Glen Cove Senior Center was regaining momentum, it was hit with an unexpected force of nature, necessitating the temporary closure of the program for the second time in a little over a year. Hurricane Ida flooded the lower level of the senior center, where the program takes place, on Sept. 2, and three weeks later, staff and members alike are still dealing with the aftermath. more

By Jill Nossa | 9/23/21

The Brewster Street parking garage in Glen Cove was flooded late Wednesday night.

Storm brings flooding to Glen Cove

Rains poured heavily on Glen Cove late Wednesday and early Thursday, flooding streets, basements and the Brewster Street parking garage. more

By Jill Nossa | 9/2/21

Flooding reported in low-lying areas of Long Beach during Henri

Long Beach officials were reporting flooding in low-lying areas of the city as of Sunday morning, but roads remained passable as Tropical Storm Henri swirled across Nassau County. The city had not declared a … more

By James Bernstein | 8/22/21

Construction begins for the $4.5 million Baldwin Park Shoreline Stabilization Project, an effort to enhance storm protection along the shore that would also create a nature walk.

Trees downed to make way for shoreline stabilization

On June 21, the Baldwin Inside Facebook group was inundated with comments about trees being cut down in the wildlife sanctuary in Baldwin Park. “Very sad day for Baldwin,” Bonnie Rothman … more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez | 7/30/21

This year about 955 properties in Baldwin Harbor are at risk, and $237,800 in flood damage has been incurred.

Baldwin Harbor storm recovery project to move forward

The Town of Hempstead voted recently to award a roughly $1.95 million contract to raise East Baldwin Road to J. Anthony Enterprises. The project, funded by the Governor’s Office of Storm … more

By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez | 7/15/21

All of Nassau County is under a Flash Flood Watch through Friday afternoon.

Weather service: Flash Flood Watch in effect for Nassau County

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Nassau County from Thursday night into midday Friday, when Tropical Storm Elsa is predicted to blow across the region, bringing with it high winds and … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/8/21

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