Ellis Island Reopens After Sandy Flood Damage
Ellis Island Immigration Museum resumes limited visitor access for the first time since Superstorm Sandy. The historic main building reopens with some exhibits while many photos and artifacts remain in storage. Officials report a broader $21 million, 18 month reconstruction to storm proof electrical and climate systems.
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After Sandy, New York state buys 400 homes in Oakwood Beach
Following Superstorm Sandy the state plans to purchase up to 400 homes in Oakwood Beach, bulldoze them, and convert the area to permanent green space. Residents like Joe Monte and Danielle Mancuso describe the loss and relief as the neighborhood ends its floodplain life. The program aims to spend up to 400 million on Long Island and about 300 million in New Jersey to buy damaged properties and clear sites.
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