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A tree fell onto the sidewalk and street

Oceanside Fire Department responds to Isaias, offers tips to residents

The Oceanside Fire Department responded to 73 alarms during Tropical Storm Isaias on Aug. 4, dispatching 109 members of the volunteer department in 12 trucks. more

8/13/20

Trees on Littleworth Lane in Sea Cliff were cleared shortly after the storm, but resident Chris Roberto said that neither his power nor his neighbors’ was turned back on.

North Shore residents, officials decry PSEG storm response

Thousands of homes and businesses across the North Shore lost power as Tropical Storm Isaias’s strong winds downed trees Aug. 4. The outages were inevitable, a number of residents said, but … more

By Mike Conn | 8/13/20

Residents Matthew and Gabrielle Fox welcomed their newborn daughter, Jordyn, to the world on Aug. 10, but a persistent lack of power may delay a return to their south Merrick home.

Merrick family without power almost brought newborn home in the dark

The pandemic was the last of Gabrielle Fox's worries as she checked in to North Shore University Hospital early Monday morning. The expecting mother from Merrick was prepped for a cesarean, and at … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 8/11/20

Tropical Storm Isaias on Aug. 4 left many without power as heavy winds felled trees and power lines.

Almost a week after Isaias, Glen Cove residents, businesses still recovering

Six days since Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through Long Island pulling down power lines and trees, many Glen Cove residents are just getting their power back. And some are still going without. more

By Jennifer Corr | 8/10/20

During Tropical Storm Isaias, two trees fell on an Oceanside home, which has caused residents to remain without power.

Oceanside, Island Park residents still dealing with aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias

When Tropical Storm Isaias rocked Nassau County on Tuesday, Harbor Isle resident Jeanne DeBraccio Gidwill said she couldn't believe the strength of the wind. more

By Mike Smollins and Scott Brinton | 8/7/20

A PSEG Long Island vehicle stationed at a downed electrical wire on Dosoris Lane Thursday night.

Glen Cove officials, residents frustrated with PSEG LI leadership

The sound of generators echoed through the night on Thursday as many Glen Cove residents are still without power days after Tropical Storm Isaias felled trees and power lines across the island. more

By Jennifer Corr | 8/7/20

A utility pole snapped in two at the corner of Lindgren Street and Elsie Avenue in North Merrick, which was hammered during the storm.

Tropical Storm Isaias batters Bellmore-Merrick

Navigating Bellmore-Merrick’s side streets in the days following Tropical Storm Isaias was comparable to being caught in a dizzying maze. Drivers were forced to three-point turn at the sight … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 8/7/20

Tree limbs fell on a resident’s truck on Washington Street during the storm.

Franklin Square, Elmont residents continue to deal with Isaias' aftermath

Angela Pedone said she was lucky that she decided to go to the bank during Tropical Storm Isaias, because when she returned to her house on Washington Street in Franklin Square on Tuesday afternoon, … more

By Melissa Koenig | 8/5/20

Isaias tears down trees, power lines in Franklin Square and Elmont

Angela Pedone said she was lucky that she decided to go to the bank during Tropical Storm Isaias, because when she returned to her house on Washington Street in Franklin Square on Tuesday afternoon, … more

By Melissa Koenig and Scott Brinton | 8/5/20

Tropical Storm Isaias ripped the roof off the Beach Terrace Care Center in Long Beach.

Long Beach cleaning up after Tropical Storm Isaias causes mayhem

Traffic crawled down Long Beach's wide streets as lights were out in several key intersections. Trees were down on side streets, and there were scattered power outages in the … more

By Jim Bernstein and Scott Brinton | 8/5/20