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By Joshua Needelman
Port Washington's Town Dock, with its sprawling view of Manhasset Bay, is the jewel of the peninsula. Residents come to watch the sun rise; to watch it set; and to feel a sense of maritime peace amid the tedious rhythms of suburban life.
But for the past 13 years, since Superstorm Sandy, the dock has been in a precarious state: It flooded during the storm, and while it is intact, it has a damaged sea wall and is increasingly vulnerable to future damage from extreme weather events.
Reinforcements are coming. The Town of North Hempstead last week received final approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin the $19.6 million makeover of the dock. The town will now begin the bidding process to find a contractor to oversee the project, Deputy Supervisor Joe Scalero said in an interview.
"I'm really thankful that this has finally gotten through the permitting stage, because that's what's been holding it up," Scalero said. "They've approved the...