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Mounds of dirt and wood chips up and down Lawson Boulevard are all that remain of the trees that used to be there.
Lawson Boulevard gets less shady
Drivers and pedestrians on Lawson Boulevard may have recently noticed a little less green and a lot more sky. Nassau County, after inspecting trees all over the area in the wake of Tropical Storm … more
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Backed-up storm drains are a concern
To the Editor: I read “LIPA chief tours storm-ravaged south Merrick” by Scott Brinton (Sept. 8-14) with interest. In the story, Brinton mentions backup of storm drains. I believe that more … more
'Mean Irene' delivers a punishing blow
I remember when the real estate agent first took my wife and me to what would become our home in south Merrick nine years ago. We pulled up across the street from the quaint split-level, with white shingles and an aging gray roof. We instantly fell in love. more
The increase in mosquitoes in the area was caused by Irene, which made many underground mosquito eggs hatch.
What’s with all the mosquitoes?
Bees and mosquitoes were everywhere on the South Shore after Irene had passed, and many residents were left scratching their heads — along with their arms and legs — about why there was a sudden … more
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There were some trees down and widespread power outages, but Oceanside fared better than other South Shore communities.
Oceanside recovers from Irene
Some streets flooded and some trees were downed. But for many in Oceanside, Irene was not the catastrophic storm she was made out to be. “The nor’easter last March was worse than this … more
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Irene came and went, but Oceanside survived
I left the house Sunday afternoon, braving the powerful — but now manageable — winds, wondering what I would find. Based on all the reports that had terrified me in advance of Hurricane Irene, I … more
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The Village of Island Park is encouraging its residents to evacuate before Hurricane Irene hits. Nassau County's coastal evacuation routes are outlined on this map.
Village of Island Park encourages evacuation
As Hurricane Irene bears down on Long Island, village officials in Island Park are encouraging residents to get off the small island and head north of Sunrise Highway. The evacuation notice is … more
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The Meadowbrook Parkway flooded during Aug. 14’s torrential rainstorm, stranding many motorists. Planners say that residents should evacuate early in the event of hurricane, knowing that there could be major flooding on the roads.
Officials: L.I. overdue for a hurricane
The flooding rains that hit Long Island’s South Shore on Aug. 14 might be a preview of what could happen if a hurricane were to strike here. That’s why County Legislator Dave Denenberg, a Democrat from Merrick, hosted a hurricane-preparedness seminar last Wednesday at the North Bellmore Library. more
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A mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Winter Storm Watch for South Shore
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Nassau County, effective Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. The NWS forecast calls for a wintry mix, starting with light … more
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Normal commute expected on LIRR
As a result of the winter storm, the MTA reduced service across the board. It reduced weekday morning rush hour service on the Long Island Rail Road, canceling some trains, suspended Able-Ride … more
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