There were pockets of devastation that left about 500 homes in Rockville Centre without power on Sunday, but for the most part, the village came through the ravages of Hurricane Irene fairly intact. No storm-related injuries were reported.
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Judy Rattner
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8/28/11
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Trees were on the ground in any places in the Five Towns on Sunday as repair crews were out to clear roads blocked by the fallen trees.
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8/28/11
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Many Rockville Centre residents woke up to full-force tropical storm conditions that caused tree damage and power outages in many locations.
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Judy Rattner
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8/28/11
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This image of East Meadow during the night of Irene is a typical scene of the torrential rain and violent winds that were sweeping through our area.
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8/28/11
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The Long Island Power Authority said it is keeping a close eye on the track of the hurricane, as there is "still a high potential for extensive damage and power outages."
Although no significant …
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8/27/11
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Nassau County ordered 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 living …
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/27/11
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With a state of emergency in effect, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray has declared that all businesses, including restaurants and bars, must close by 10 p.m. on Saturday night. He also ordered …
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Judy Rattner
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8/27/11
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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.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/26/11
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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. …
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8/26/11
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in preparation of Hurricane Irene, halted service at noon on Aug. 27.
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8/26/11
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