Amy Peterson

Jul
07
Scammers Are Posing As Build It Back Officials To Cheat Sandy Victims, City Warns

Scammers Are Posing As Build It Back Officials To Cheat Sandy Victims, City Warns

A boarded up home in Gerritsen Beach. (Photo: Alex Ellefson / Sheepshead Bites) City officials are warning homeowners to beware of
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May
19
Sandy Recovery Jobs Now Available Through Coney Island’s Workforce1 Program

Sandy Recovery Jobs Now Available Through Coney Island’s Workforce1 Program

Source: NYC Workforce 1 Career Centers/FacebookA new employment center for low and middle-income residents of Sandy-impacted areas opened its
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Mar
05

Build It Back Continues To Gather Steam, Hits Speed Bump At Sheepshead Bay Courts

After a sluggish start, the city appears to making headway on its Build it Back post-Sandy recovery program, but in
2 min read
Jul
02

Treyger To Host Public Forum With DEP In Response To Coney Island Flooding, Concerns Over Sewer Spillage

The sediment-filled waste coming out of a covered sewer overflow pipe. (Source: Pete Castro)Event flier. Click to enlarge.We
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Jun
17

Locals Cautiously Optimistic As Build It Back Continues Ramp Up

Photo by Erica ShermanLocals are finally beginning to see the benefits of the Build it Back [/tag/build-it-back/] program after
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