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Queens Prepares for a Pounding
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The Rockaway Beach neighborhood of Queens is one of the hardest hit communities in the New York City metropolitan area.
Berms Protect Beaches
In coastal communities like Compo Beach in
Westport, CT, preparations include the building of sand barriers to minimize the impact of the storm.
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Sandy Makes Waves
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Sandy Snarls Traffic
The economy is affected by the Superstorm. As roads flood, millions of commuters can't get to work.
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a Sandy Surges Along the East Coast
Because Sandy is an unusual combination of a tropical weather system and a nor'easter winter storm, weather observers call it "Frankenstorm."
Blue/Bloomben
Before and after the storm, adventurous surfers seek out massive waves and heavy surf all along the East Coast.