More than 200 LIers hit by Sandy ask state to buy their houses, say officials

... so-called "enhanced buyout" program, also under NY Rising. In that voluntary program, the state notified 613 Suffolk County residents in letters dated Aug. 26 that the state could pay pre-storm values for their homes, plus a 10 percent premium. The ...

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