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Islip Town code amended to ease home raising after Sandy
The Islip Town Board this week voted to amend town code height restrictions, making it easier for homeowners flooded during superstorm Sandy to raise their homes.
Town officials said the way town code was written restricted residents in FEMA-designated special flood-hazard areas from elevating their homes to avoid future flooding.
The town board held a public hearing on the amendment...
