With communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 still awaiting state and federal funds to help buttress against the effects another storm of its size, some groups on Long Island continue to fight their battle against what they see as the root: climate change.
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By Erik Hawkins
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10/27/16
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Four years have passed since Superstorm Sandy swept across Oceanside and Island Park, and it has been three and a half years since the New York Rising program was created to help homeowners and …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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10/26/16
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As we approach the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, preparedness is essential — acting on the lessons we learned from the storm, and doing the work now to ensure that our homes and families are protected if . . .
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10/6/16
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Saltwater, brackish water, sewage, fuel oil — all the result of Hurricane Sandy, and all reasons why Island Park trees are not healthy and need to come down.
Peter Colgan, of Colgan Tree and …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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9/21/16
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Island Park and Oceanside residents loaded a tractor-trailer to the brim with household supplies destined for Louisiana flood victims at the Island Park Public Works Department on Sept. 15. From …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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9/21/16
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The Nassau County Legislature recently unanimously approved a measure to waive all building fees for Superstorm Sandy victims.
The law extends the fee-waiver period to Dec. 31, …
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8/25/16
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Since Hurricane Sandy attacked our shores, the people of Long Island have been waiting for the federal government to grant funding that will protect our shorelines from future storms. On Aug. 10 . . .
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8/17/16
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It’s been nearly four years since Hurricane Sandy extensively damaged the Long Beach Medical Center and indirectly led to its closure. Its absence still looms large . . .
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8/17/16
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Hurricane season in the Atlantic began June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30. If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to make sure you’re prepared.
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8/10/16
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Saying they would rather lose fees now than have to pay for losses after a storm, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito announced on Monday that the town …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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8/3/16
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