By Hank Russell
Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to submit a request for federal assistance to repair coastal storm risk management projects damaged by the nor’easter that took place on September 25-28. The storm caused significant beach and dune erosion, sand loss, and coastal flooding along Long Island’s south shore and in New York City.
“September’s nor’easter greatly impacted shorelines and damaged portions of the Long Island coast,” Hochul said. “I will continue to fight for federal assistance for Nassau and Suffolk Counties to help our communities recover and rebuild following this powerful storm.”…