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Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with County Executive Ed Mangano and City Manager Jack Schnirman, said that he was holding LIPA accountable.

Power restored in many parts of Long Beach

A week after Hurricane Sandy destroyed or severely damaged homes and the boardwalk, eroded beaches and rendered the city’s power, water and sewer services useless, there was a glimmer of hope, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/10/12

Gentle Brew on East Park Avenue collected donated clothing for victims of Hurricane Sandy immediately after the storm.

Gentle Brew gives back to community

Gentle Brew, the hip coffee shop located at 151 E. Park Ave., was one of the first businesses to reopen after Hurricane Sandy. “At first we were doing coffee with propane burners and bottled … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/21/12

A fire in the Canals during Hurricane Sandy destroyed eight homes and put a number of Fire Department vehicles out of commission.

L.B. Emergency workers are on the job ‘day and night’

”As Long Beach began the arduous task of rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy decimated the city, officials were faced with another blow: a nor’easter on Wednesday. The city remained under a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/10/12

Superstorm Sandy swept across Bellmore-Merrick on Oct. 29, leaving destruction in its wake. Above, a flooded home in south Bellmore.

Hurricane Sandy slams Bellmore-Merrick

Updated: 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 31. Dubbed a “superstorm” by weather forecasters, Hurricane Sandy pummeled Bellmore-Merrick with floodwaters that reached three to six feet in many parts of south Bellmore and south Merrick and destroyed homes and cars, while also bringing hurricane-force wind gusts that toppled trees, tore the siding off houses, and ripped apart fences and decks. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/28/12

City Manager Jack Schnirman, right, Public Works Commissioner Jim LaCarrubba, and Deputy DPW Commissioner Joe Febrizio participated in a meeting on Friday, March 8, with the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss plans for a new project to protect the city.

City in talks with Army Corps

More than three months after the City Council approved a resolution to revisit an Army Corps of Engineers coastal protection plan that was rejected in 2006, City Manager Jack Schnirman said that … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/7/13

The Island Park Public Library notified residents about the mandatory evacuation.

Mandatory evacuation for Oceanside and Island Park

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has issued a mandatory evacuation for all Nassau County residents south of Merrick Road from Rockville Centre to the Suffolk County Line. That includes all of … more

By Alex Costello | 10/28/12

Hurricane Sandy was predicted to make landfall in New Jersey Monday into Tuesday, bringing hurricane-like conditions to the South Shore. As a consequence, South Shore school districts are canceling classes for Monday.

South Shore school districts canceling classes ahead of Hurricane Sandy

With Hurricane Sandy predicted to wreak havoc on Long Island Monday into Tuesday, school districts across the South Shore cancelled classes for Monday, Oct. 29. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/28/12

Mandatory evacuation for South of Sunrise

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has issued a mandatory evacuation for all Nassau County residents south of Merrick Road from Rockville Centre to the Suffolk County Line. That includes all of … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/28/12

State DOT shuts down southbound Loop Parkway ahead of Hurricane Sandy

In preparation for Hurricane Sandy, the New York State Department of Transportation has closed all southbound lanes of the Loop Parkway, from the Meadwobrook Parkway to Lido Beach. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/28/12

Lynbrook Village was closed Monday and tarps were placed over a section of the staircase in the front of the building and the Lynbrook Police Department entrance.

East Rockaway, Bay Park, Lynbrook residents get ready for storm's impact

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano issued a mandatory evacuation for all Nassau County residents south of Merrick Road from Rockville Centre to … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/28/12