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Barraga: New York Rising Community Reconstruction Public Open House

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By Published: November 01 2013

LongIsland.com

A community event will be held in West Islip to build the town's reconstruction plan.

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October 31, 2013 - West Islip, NY - West Islip Residents: On Monday November 18th, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the West Islip Fire House 309 Union Blvd., as part of the New York Rising Community Reconstruction Program, there will be a public event focused on gathering community knowledge, experience, and recommendations that will be essential in the development of our community’s reconstruction plan. Members of the community are invited to provide input on the Community Reconstruction Planning Committee’s work to date. This will be an open house-style event. Drop in any time between 5pm and 8pm. For more information or to RSVP, email New York Rising at info@stormrecovery.ny.gov or visit www.stormrecovery.ny.gov.