A fragile Shelter Island peninsula that protects more than $1 billion of real estate in Coecles Harbor is in need of a stabilization plan. Town officials are considering a 2,000-foot-long rock wall to absorb wave energy and protect the harbor.  Credit: Newsday / Vera Chinese

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