The birthplace of American left-wing politician Gail S. Shaffer was destroyed by flooding caused by the Hurricane that landed in August 2011.
 It was built in 1855 and existed until 2011, when it was destroyed by flooding caused by Hurricane Irene. 
Hurricane Irene was a large and destructive tropical cyclone, which affected much of the Caribbean and East Coast of the United States during late August 2011. 
Gail S. Shaffer (born August 1, 1948 in North Blenheim, Schoharie County, New York), is an American politician. 
