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Floods are coming, and we must stay safe

It was just one storm — but it was a nasty one. more

2/2/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signing an executive emergency order Tuesday afternoon, as he urges residents to prepare for flooding and high winds Tuesday night.

Bruce Blakeman declares an emergency in preparation for the storm

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an emergency executive order Tuesday afternoon to prepare for the high wind and flooding event. more

By Ben Fiebert | 1/8/24

Eleven years after Sandy, facing future floods

Flooding is a fact of life for many South Shore residents. Whether it’s heavy rain and flash flooding, as we saw last month, or the larger storms that have reached our shores on a seemingly annual basis in recent years . . . more

By Andrew R. Garbarino | 10/26/23

A.J., far left, Nicholas, Frankie and Chris Castillo hauled a Blockbuster kiosk to higher ground during the flooding on Sept. 29.

Valley Stream, hit by ‘unprecedented’ rain, slowly dries out

It was unlike anything residents have seen in recent memory. Potent rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia battered Valley Stream on Sept. 29, turning flood-prone roadways into rivers … more

By Juan Lasso | 10/13/23

Up to 3 to 5 inches of rain with locally higher amounts is possible today with flash flooding across the area.

Valley Stream pelted with heavy rains, flood watch in effect

New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a state of emergency for Long Island as heavy rain is causing flooding in several areas. Communities highlighted for flash flooding include Valley … more

By Juan Lasso and Ben Fiebert | 9/29/23

Hochul declares a state of emergency for Long Island

With streets flooding from today's rain event, governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency for all of Long Island. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/29/23

Nassau County flash flood warning until 6:45 p.m.

With streets flooding from today's rain event, governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency for all of Long Island. more

By Ben Fiebert | 9/29/23

Unexpected water in your basement? Here are 5 steps you need to take, according to a local insurance agent

Picture this: Your family is returning home from a memorable vacation. Everyone’s spirits are high, but as soon as you walk into the house — you realize disaster struck while away. The … more

By Ana Borruto | 9/6/23

When ‘it’s just government’ isn’t an excuse

Many people woke up a couple of days before Christmas to heavy rain and wind that flooded residential streets and primary roadways, and may have left them wondering, “Where are all those Sandy flood-mitigation projects we were promised?” more

1/5/23

Above, a flooded street on East Island in Glen Cove on Nov. 16, 2018. The risk of flooding is projected to slowly increase over the next 30 years.

Rates could increase for flood insurance

Households in Glen Cove could see increased flood insurance premiums on policies that renew after April 1, due to the National Flood Insurance Program’s new system for setting … more

By Jordan Vallone and Letisha Dass | 4/7/22

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