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The Long Island Rail Road was forced to suspend service during Hurricane Sandy, officials announced on Monday.

LIRR suspends service systemwide because of Sandy

Hurricane Sandy has shut down the Long Island Rail Road. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/29/12

The Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow is busy preparing for Hurricane Sandy

NUMC prepares for Sandy

Officials at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale are busy preparing for Hurricane Sandy, which is expected to inflict its most damage on Monday afternoon. more

By David Weingrad | 10/28/12

Gathering sandbags to hold off a possible water surge.

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

Bay Park resident Gene Madden and some of his neighbors moved their cars to higher ground.

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

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

Remember Irene? Be prepared — it's hurricane season

Last August, Tropical Storm Irene hit Long Island hard, ravaging neighborhoods across the South Shore. There was massive flooding, thousands of downed trees and widespread property damage. more

8/9/12

Local resident Marie Barret, with her published book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding.”

Book on Hurricane Irene launched in Franklin Square

Local resident Marie Barret, the first-time author of the children’s book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding,” which focuses on hurricane safety and preparedness, was celebrated by dozens of locals on March 30, in Franklin Square. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/10/12

East Rockaway files with FEMA

The Village of East Rockaway has filed for federal relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for damage left by Tropical Storm Irene in late August. FEMA has declared two separate … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/14/11

THe worse signs of Irene’s presence was topppled trees and downed power lines.

Lynbrook files with FEMA

The village of Lynbrook is seeking money for expenses incurred by tropical storm Irene, leaving sizeable damages through the Tri-state area in August, according to Village Administrator John Giordano. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 10/5/11

After Irene, FEMA is still here to help

As many on the South Shore still struggle to recover from Hurricane Irene, it’s important to know that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is still here to help residents. FEMA, along with … more

Alex Costello | 9/28/11

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