State takes steps to closing Fire Island breach
Photo credit: Doug Kuntz | This photo shows the view looking north at the site of the new breach caused on Fire Island caused by superstorm Sandy. (March 9, 2013)
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Initial steps to close the breach on Fire Island started Thursday, but state officials said they did not formally request a closure.
State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asking the agency to prepare to close the breach, but noted that bids to do the work will not be issued if the cut "closes to a sufficient...
