Superstorm Sandy
In 2012 Superstorm Sandy destroyed over 20 bay houses, leaving 14 remaining in the Town of Hempstead. Five of these were declared eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Several bay houses have been rebuilt. As of 2015, there were 21 bay houses standing.
In this story bayman Michael Combs of Freeport shares his experiences with his bay house and working on the bay after Superstorm Sandy.
This video shows how generations past have experienced storms and hurricanes on Long Island.
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This video explores the experiences of those affected by Superstorm Sandy on the south shore of Long Island. It includes those who experienced the storm, those who responded and those who assisted in its aftermath.
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In this video architects and planners examine how our landscape may change as storms and hurricanes become more common.
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