Storm Devastation Pervades Long Island Community Of Bayville
The Nassau County, Long Island, community of Bayville remained devastated by Superstorm Sandy this week, but the mayor said the damage could have been far worse.
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The Nassau County, Long Island, community of Bayville remained devastated by Superstorm Sandy this week, but the mayor said the damage could have been far worse.
Tuesday was day eight for many living without power. Those lucky enough to have generators used them sparingly while others were boiling water to try and stay warm.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano was in Bethpage on Tuesday, along with Rep. Peter King and Rep. Steve Israel to discuss the temporary housing options for those who lost their homes in the storm.
The "Spirit of Louisiana'' can easily be placed into service because it's built to the City of New York's specifications.
Nassau County police said the 23-year-old Freeport firefighter was using an electric vacuum to illegally siphon gas from a Village of Freeport Fire Department vehicle to his personal car when electricity set the gas on fire.
Commuters packed Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains. Many were so crowded, riders couldn't even get out the door. Others had to push their way onto trains from the platform.
Volunteers are organizing on social media or just showing up with offers of help.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday warned that the Nor'easter forecast to strike the metro area later this week could make a bad situation worse in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Until last week, the Koff family of Long Beach was living the American dream, with a gorgeous home on Reynolds Channel -- and then sandy happened, pushing three feet of water into their home, and upending their lives.
The woman's clothes caught fire when gas vapors emanating from a gas can were ignited by a nearby candle, police said.
Just over 255,000 Long Islanders remained in the dark Monday, down from more than 935,000 immediately after the storm.
A Long Island man who relocated to Texas has returned, with a truckload of donated help for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano on Sunday said that many challenges remained in his Long Island County following the devastation wrought by Superstorm Sandy.
New Jersey residents displaced by Sandy will be able to vote electronically in the coming election. In New York, many polling sites sustained damage in the storm and won't be ready in time for Tuesday.
Hervey said substations were badly corroded by the saltwater in the storm surge.
