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Video, Photos: Sandy Cleanup Efforts Underway in Lindenhurst

Crews are out to clear the streets in devastated areas of the community following the hurricane.

Like the Village of Lindenhurst Babylon Town has begun massive clean-up efforts in the Venetian Shores area of Lindy South of Montauk Highway - which like everywhere else South of Montauk in Lindenhurst was breached by the record tidal/storm surge and flood waters generated by Hurricane Sandy.

On Thursday, November 1, the clean-up was in full force with large payloaders and trucks taking away debris that was made up of residents' belongings, boats and a lifetime of memories.

Many homes were also severely damaged there, some even being washed away or severely breached by the salt water of the Great South Bay.

Even Harding Avenue Elementary School, where many residents usually park their cars to keep them safe from flooding during storms, was breached for the very first time by the rising flood waters. According to school officials earlier this week, there was some water in the boiler room that was able to be pumped out.

Take a look through the Lindy Lens at the video and photos, which tell the story better than words ever could.

 

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Scott P. Moore (Editor) May 22, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Jackie, it should appear immediately... but the new site has had its issues. If it does not show upRead More by this afternoon, let me know. :)
Scott P. Moore (Editor) May 22, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Deanna, Barbara is no longer with Patch.com.
Deanna DeMarco May 21, 2013 at 11:47 pm
Scott, have you replaced Barbara Capella Loehr? If so, can I ask why...
Scott P. Moore (Editor) May 21, 2013 at 01:10 pm
Hi Jackie, My email can be found always at the bottom of the Lindenhurst Patch site. For anyoneRead More wondering, you can always feel free to contact me at: ScottP.Moore@patch.com or by phone at (631) 921-5482. Thanks!
F. DiMacci May 17, 2013 at 10:38 am
Take the money from the bloated salaries of Richard Nathan and his administration flunkies. WouldRead More payr for supplies and reduce taxes in one shot!
Denise Botiglione May 14, 2013 at 10:43 am
I had to comment. Although I am not in the market for a rocker I had to send my condolences to youRead More and your family. That must have been hard not to have received his rocker in time for him to enjoy it. I will pass the word around and hopefully you will find a buyer soon.
Denise Botiglione May 14, 2013 at 10:40 am
What age group are these homemakers? My mom just recently moved into my house in Lindenhurst and IRead More would love for her to keep busy, make friends and enjoy herself. she is not very crafty, but would like to get involved in other things if available.
Barbara Capella Loehr (Editor) May 9, 2013 at 08:15 am
Hi Lindy Native. Thanks for posting these photos. But could you e-mail me at barbara.loehr@patch.comRead More with the originals and some more details? The photos you posted are really blurry/bitmapped. I think if you send the originals and some more info, then a story could be put together for the news section of the site. Thanks!