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Hurricane Sandy ripped across the South Shore on Oct. 29, 2012.

We had never seen a tempest the likes of Hurricane Sandy before, one so mammoth, so fierce, that it wiped out whole shoreline communities while leaving much of the rest of the Northeast in tatters, … more

10/30/14

Living with the Bay would transform Mill River, making it safer in future storms.

Coming back stronger than before

In June, a proposal to strengthen Long Island’s waterways, starting with Mill River in Rockville Centre, was awarded millions of dollars in federal funding. The project, called Living with the … more

By Alex Costello | 10/30/14

After Sandy, the Jones Beach boardwalk was rebuilt with Brazilian hardwood to enable it to withstand a storm the strength of Sandy.

Destroyed by Sandy, Jones Beach is back

Jones Beach, a spit of sand with 6.5 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches, had no barrier island to protect it against Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012. It was the barrier island, and so it took the … more

By Scott Brinton | 10/30/14

While many boats were swept away in the storm, some, like these in Island Park, were thrust onto land, settling next to waterfront homes.

Remembering the toll Sandy took

When Superstorm Sandy hit on Oct. 29, 2012, it devastated the South Shore. No storm in living memory had caused so much destruction. Though reconstruction is well under way, there are many who … more

10/30/14

Stephen Conklin outside his Sandy-damaged Sands Lane house in January. ten months later, he has yet to move back home.

Still not home after Sandy

I’ll be home for Christmas. Two Seaford residents — one a disabled veteran and the other a disabled 9/11 New York City firefighter — are hoping to be back in their homes by Christmas. more

By Laura Schofer | 10/29/14

Nicholas and John Carlo Calandra in front of their new home, which is under construction and will replace the house damaged by Hurricane Sandy.

The long road home after Sandy

It has been two years since Susan Calandra and her family slept in their Willoughby Avenue home. The Seaford family has been displaced since Hurricane Sandy hit, and they are hoping to move into their newly restored house before the holidays. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/29/14

Sandy support coming to Cedar Creek Park

Wantagh and Seaford residents struggling to bounce back from Hurricane Sandy will be able to get answers as Nassau County will bring its storm recovery resource station to Cedar Creek Park on Friday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/14/14

If you had a boat, what would you name it?

Our weekly Viewfinder questions, brought to the web. more

Christina Daly | 8/12/14

The Jones Beach Boardwalk, now beautifully restored, was among many areas of the state park that were inundated by Hurricane Sandy.

Video: A crown jewel shines brighter

Nearly two years after Hurricane Sandy, the Jones Beach State Park staff — with the help of the Federal Emergency Management Agency — has not only repaired, but revived the world-famous attraction. more

By Jimin Kim | 7/30/14

The Bay Park sewage plant in East Rockaway is one of three wastewater treatment facilities that will be maintained and operated by United Water.

Sewage is their specialty

Promising to save taxpayers $233 million over the next 20 years, Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano announced a partnership with United Water on Monday to manage and operate the county’s three … more

By Mary Malloy | 7/2/14

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