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Hurricane Sandy

Looking back on the impacts of ‘superstorm’ Sandy: local photos and video of historic storm

by Oct 26, 2022
A photo and video retrospective on 'superstorm' Sandy's local impacts when it barreled into New York as a post-tropical cyclone on Oct. 29, 2012.

Five years after Superstorm Sandy: A look back at the historic storm that devastated Long Island

by Oct 26, 2017
It has been five years since Superstorm Sandy barreled into Long Island, bringing historic flooding and high winds that devastated communities and left millions without power for days. (Video & photos)

Grangebel Park’s storm-damaged gravel walkways replaced with asphalt

by Oct 14, 2016
Grangebel Park’s gravel paths, constructed in 2010 and destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, have been ripped out and replaced with asphalt walkways.
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Federal grants aim to help fishing industry businesses hurt by Sandy

by Sep 22, 2015
Local fishing industry businesses that took losses due to Super Storm Sandy will now have access to $3.6 million in grant funding being made...
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Hurricane season begins today, with fewer storms than usual forecast — but don’t discount impacts of major storm

by Jun 1, 2015
We can expect fewer named storms than usual this season, but that doesn’t reduce the impacts of a major storm. “It only takes one hurricane or tropical storm making landfall in your community to significantly disrupt your life,” a FEMA official warns.

Governor Cuomo announces $5 million in grant awards for historic properties damaged by Superstorm Sandy

by Jul 24, 2014
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $5 million in awards to 14 historically significant properties that suffered severe damage from Superstorm Sandy....

FEMA extends deadline for those affected by Sandy

by Apr 29, 2014
Congressman Timothy Bishop announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for homeowners to file completed flood insurance claims by...
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Sandy was here: A look back

by Oct 29, 2013
One year ago today, on Monday, Oct. 29, the New York-New Jersey region was braced for the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy, a monster...
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Schumer: Insurance companies withdrawing from L.I. market after Sandy; seeks fed action

by Jun 25, 2013
Recent policy cancellations in the homeowners insurance market on Long Island have been on the rise over the past five months, according to...
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Help with Sandy recovery aid available locally June 12

by Jun 5, 2013
A mobile command center to assist homeowners and business owners affected by Superstorm Sandy apply for recovery aid approved by the federal government...