In 1954 the State contracted for reconstruction of a portion of the North Hempstead Turnpike in Nassau County. As part of the work, existing drainage facilities were changed by including more drainage territory and by the installation of a 72-inch concrete culvert under the highway. For over a year after completion there were no trouble or complaints as to the working or adequacy of the system but on August 12-13, 1955, what was known as "Hurricane Connie" descended upon...
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