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Officials foresee fast Fire Island fix-up

Local officials meet to discuss different ways to

Local officials meet to discuss different ways to rebuild Fire Island after superstorm Sandy. Videojournalists: Jessica Rotkiewicz and Amanda Voisard (Dec. 5, 2012) (December 5, 2012 6:46 PM)

FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers plan to help fund and foster the removal of massive amounts of debris superstorm Sandy left on Fire Island, with the goal of getting the barrier island in shape for summer, when it becomes a tourist destination and regional economic engine.

"We'll be ready for a new season starting April," Ocean Beach Mayor James Mallott said Wednesday after local leaders...

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