Suffolk May Use Eminent Domain to Acquire 41 Fire Island Homes

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Fire Island was seriously affected by superstorm Sandy.   In an effort to protect Fire Island and the people who live there, Suffolk County is prepared to use eminent domain to acquire 41 oceanfront Fire Island homes that lie in route of a planned storm-shielding dune.

This emergency flood protection project is funded with federal Sandy aid (FIMP).  However, homeowners will receive the current value of their homes, not the pre-sandy value.  This has left many affected families concerned about low appraisals.  Some homeowners are considering improving their homes to receive a better value, even though they will eventually be demolished.

Suffolk County cannot begin appraisals until the contracts have been approved by the Army Corps and New York State.  This will most likely happen in August.  Read more about the eminent domain process in Newsday.

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Gas Reserve Set Up in Case of another Emergency

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has taken steps to ensure another gas shortage, like the one superstorm Sandy caused, will never happen again. Fuel NY Initiative allows the region to use over 3 million gallons of gas in case of an emergency. The gas is held at Northville Industries. (Garden City Patch)

Gov. Cuomo tells Garden City Patch, Northville was allotted the contract, but the final modifications are still being processed. Northville Industries has storage tanks in Setauket, Port Jefferson and Holtsville as well.

Cuomo’s goal for Fuel NY is to strengthen the energy supply for New Yorkers and not to set people back during times of difficulty. While the gas reserve will benefit Long Island the most, Gov. Cuomo says the $10 million initiative can help support other parts of New York State. (Garden City Patch)

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Superstorm Sandy Events

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Today marks a year after the devastation of superstorm Sandy hit Long Island and surrounding areas. Events across the island are being held today to show the power of community and togetherness. 

The following towns are holding events today: 

Bayville: A candlelight vigil to commemorate the destruction and those lost to Sandy

               Where: Village Church, 9 Mountain Ave.

               When: 7-9 p.m.

Hempstead: A blood drive; donors will be automatically entered in a chance to win a raffle for Super                         Bowl tickets.

                   Where: Hofstra University, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center

                   When: until 8p.m.

Lindenhurst: A photo montage to show the destruction and reconstruction after Sandy.

                    Where: Lindenhurst Town Square’s gazebo, 1 Hoffman Ave.

                    When: 7:30 p.m.

Long Beach: Lantern lighting

                     Where: Kennedy Park

                     When: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Massapequa: Lantern lighting; nonperishable food donation to YES community center

                     Where: Florence Avenue Beach

                     When: 6:15 p.m.

To read more on the Newsday article regarding today’s events please CLICK HERE

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Gas Stations Charged in Price Gouging in the Aftermath of Superstorm Sandy

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Officials are reporting that over 25 gas stations have settled price gouging claims against them that took place in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

The 25 gas stations involved were sued over some of the biggest gas price hikes in history. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that the gas stations involved settled for $167,850. There are still other stations being investigated.

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