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Three members of the Interboro Rebuild by Design team showcased plans to restore and reinforce Nassau County’s southern shorelines at an event sponsored last Saturday by Freeport SPLASH (Stop Polluting Littering and Save Harbors). more
Most pundits agreed: Mitt Romney won the first of three presidential debates in 2012, held at the University of Denver on Oct. 3. President Obama, whose rhetorical skills were the stuff of political legend, appeared tired, and in the weeks after the debate, his poll numbers plummeted. more
The clarion call has grown louder since Superstorm Sandy: We must beat a “managed” retreat from the coast, or face certain peril as global warming takes hold and sea levels rise. more
When you decide what to write in a column, there are many subjects that you could cover. There’s only one problem. more
One year after Superstorm Sandy laid waste to Long Island’s electrical grids, New Jersey-based energy company PSE&G is preparing to replace LIPA in managing … more
A year after Hurricane Sandy slammed the South Shore, wreaking destruction and upending lives, a committee the state created to help Bellmore and Merrick plan for future storms held its first “public engagement” meeting last week, and 40 or so residents shared their thoughts on what steps the state should take to help with that planning. more
There is an image of Superstorm Sandy –– or, rather, its aftermath –– that is seared in my mind: I’m driving a rented black Jeep, rounding a bend in the road near my home in south Merrick. more
When Superstorm Sandy submerged Len Drive in south Bellmore last Oct. 29, it was particularly cruel to the home of David and Rona Weiss, who are in their mid-60s and bought their 2,450-square-foot high ranch in 1983. more
South Valley Stream has been allotted $3 million in funds by New York state to improve the community’s infrastructure in order to prevent damage from future storms. Next week, residents will get to weigh in on how they think that money should be spent. more
A committee of local residents tasked with developing a plan to spend $12.1 million on Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts in Bellmore and Merrick held its first meeting last week, at which committee members, a team of consultants provided by the state and a handful of residents discussed project ideas and offered input on how they believe the committee should move forward. more
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