U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves federal funding to address Fire Island coastal erosion
By CBS New York Team
Updated on: January 26, 2024 / 11:30 PM EST / CBS New York
OCEAN BEACH, N.Y. — Fire Island could soon get federal help to deal with beach erosion.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday night that the the United States Army Corps of Engineers approved the state’s request for federal support. It’s the first step to get money to make repairs to the coastline and replenish the sand.
“The Fire Island seashore is one of our State’s greatest natural treasures. We are going to work with the Army Corps to immediately begin repairs on our coasts,” Hochul said.
