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Residents stuck on Fire Island

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Sandy created a new inlet at Fire Island, south of Bellport Village. (Photo by John Schleede) Sandy created a new inlet at Fire Island, south of Bellport Village. (Photo by John Schleede)
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  • Monday, June 17 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:20:42 GMT
    Federal authorities have released new versions of flood zone maps, which could bring relief to some property owners.
    Federal authorities have released new versions of flood zone maps, which could bring relief to some property owners.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 2:56 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:56:27 GMT
    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
    The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and a shore community will receive more than $53 million in federal reimbursement for the cost of removing debris from waterways after Superstorm Sandy.
  • Monday, June 17 2013 7:28 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:28:47 GMT
    Eateries across the country especially those along the Jersey Shore that were devastated by Superstorm Sandy are taking part in National Dine Out Day.
    Eateries across the country especially those along the Jersey Shore that were devastated by Superstorm Sandy are taking part in National Dine Out Day.

By THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

WSJ.COM/MYFOXNY.COM -- About 60 people remain trapped on Fire Island, a narrow barrier island off the south shore of Long Island, where an unknown number of houses were swept away by floods Monday night, Islip Town officials said, according to WSJ.com

There are no reports of injuries from the island, where the residents disobeyed a mandatory evacuation order and then became trapped when ferries stopped running and the island's only road became impassable Sunday, officials said.

"We still have residents on Fire Island," said Anthony Senft, an Islip Town councilman. "We know that we've lost some houses. All of the town docks are underwater at this point."

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  • Service delays, cancellations

    Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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    Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.

    Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.

  • Monday, June 17 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:52:57 GMT
    Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
    Federal authorities say they've raided 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia as part of a probe into human smuggling, identity theft and money laundering.
  • A lawsuit filed in 2005 claiming a suburban New York community discriminated against minorities in the way it approved local zoning policies is getting an airing in federal court.
    A lawsuit filed in 2005 claiming a suburban New York community discriminated against minorities in the way it approved local zoning policies is getting an airing in federal court.
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