Long Island

Nassau, Suffolk

In this video architects and planners examine how our landscape may change as storms and hurricanes become more common.

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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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This video shows how generations past have experienced storms and hurricanes on Long Island.

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Bay House owner Brian Warasila reflects on the joys and challenges of owning a bay house in the Town of Hempstead.

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Material Culture

This video is comprised of an audio interview with retired Staten Island Ferry boat captain Frank Peters and original footage taken of the ferry boat in New York Harbor.

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Occupation

Bill Marinaccio discussed Hurricane Carol in 1954 

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This video presents some of the stories collected for the LI Traditions' exhibit "Freeport Waters" about famous celebrity Guy Lombardo who resided in Freeport for many years until his passing in the late 1970s.

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Verbal Arts

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In this story bayman Michael Combs of Freeport shares his experiences with his bay house and working on the bay after Superstorm Sandy.

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This is a series of public performances organized by Long Island Traditions. 

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Dance

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Music

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