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CVS on Park Ave. was among the many businesses in Long Beach to board up its windows.

Mandatory evacuation issued for Long Beach

Nassau County is ordering mandatory evacuations of tens of thousands of homes on the South Shore because of Hurricane Irene, County Executive Ed Mangano announced Friday afternoon. All residents … more

Andrew Hackmack and Anthony Rifilato | 8/26/11

Many residents filled their vehicles after an evacuation notice was issued.

Many Long Beach residents opt to brave Hurricane Irene

Long Beach resident Billy King piled up white sandbags in front of his Ohio Avenue home on Friday afternoon, and secured sheets of plywood along the garage and base windows. He has lived … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/26/11

City calls for voluntary evacuation of Long Beach

The City of Long Beach is encouraging residents to evacuate the barrier island voluntarily, as Hurricane Irene continued to barrel toward the East Coast on Friday as a Category Two … more

By Anthony Rifilato and Andrew Hackmack | 8/26/11

The projected path of Hurricane Irene as of late Friday night.

Hurricane warning issued for Long Island

This story is being frequently updated. Check back often. Local government officials and residents are preparing for Hurricane Irene, which is expected to impact the area on Sunday. As of Thursday afternoon, the storm was north of the Bahamas and remained on track to hit Long Island. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/25/11

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

By Deirdre Krasula | 8/23/11

Before the punishing winds blow

Long Island is due for at least an indirect hit by a hurricane, and the prime time for one is just a few weeks away. The Island feels the effects of a major ocean-borne storm nearly every three … more

8/18/11

Sen. Fuschillo calls for audit of LIPA’s $30M Earl bill

Following reports that the Long Island Power Authority spent an estimated $30 million on Hurricane Earl, leaving customers to potentially face a rate increase, New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr. and other area lawmakers requested this past week that State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli conduct an audit of LIPA’s handling of the situation. more

9/13/10

Beaches are open for business as usual for the rest of the holiday weekend.

From Herricks to Hempstead Hurricane hardly happens

Sept 4: Fears of extensive flooding, power outages and property damage fizzled on Friday as Hurricane Earl passed far enough out to sea that Nassau County suffered little more than scattered beach flooding. Even Jones Beach State Park, where extensive flooding was reported, had some areas open for swimming today and the Stone Temple Pilots concert planned for tonight at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater will take place as scheduled. more

9/4/10

Long Beach is one of ten beaches that have been closed due to high seas and strong currents due to Hurricane Earl travelling up the coastline.

Ten Nassau beaches closed as hurricane goes up coastline

Ten South Shore beaches in Nassau County are closed to swimmers, as high seas and strong riptides continue while Hurricane Earl makes its way up the coastline. more

Mike Caputo | 9/3/10

Swimming was permitted only up to the knees on Saturday.

Strong rip currents expected for holiday weekend

As Hurricane Earl swirled toward the East Coast, Long Beach officials prepared for a potentially severe, if downgraded and uneventful, storm that threatened coastal areas from North Carolina to Maine … more

Anthony Rifilato | 8/31/10

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