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It is NOW time to have plans in place for your family and pets, says the Nassau County SPCA in a statement on Friday. Do not be caught in harms way. Call family and friends, utilize all resources. … more
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in preparation of Hurricane Irene, halted service at noon on Aug. 27. more
In case of evacuation, Nassau County has set up Nassau Community College, SUNY Farmingdale and Locust Valley High School as evacuation centers for Hurricane Irene. Residents on the South Shore should … more
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
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
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
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
The winds generated by Hurricane Earl may have delayed it, but Island Park's End of Summer concert still managed to rock Masone Beach. Taking place on Sept. 6 instead of Sept. 4, the evening … more
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
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
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