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Schumer And Zeldin Push For Federal Assistance Along Dune Road

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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer joined local leaders in their efforts to get additional dredging in Hampton Bays. GREG WEHNER

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer joined local leaders in their efforts to get additional dredging in Hampton Bays. GREG WEHNER

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said he is working at the federal level to get additional dredging in Hampton Bays. GREG WEHNER

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said he is working at the federal level to get additional dredging in Hampton Bays. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman is working with U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer to get additional dredging in Hampton Bays. GREG WEHNER

Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman is working with U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer to get additional dredging in Hampton Bays. GREG WEHNER

authorGreg Wehner on Nov 26, 2019
The flooding and coastal erosion that has occurred along Dune Road in Hampton Bays has gained the attention of two federal legislators who are vowing to work with the U.S.... more

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