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.
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By Deirdre Krasula
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8/23/11
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Several local roads flooded during the peak of Sunday's rainstorm but Valley Stream village officials report no major damage.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/15/11
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Nassau County, effective Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.
The NWS forecast calls for a wintry mix, starting with light …
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by Mike Caputo
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1/31/11
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As a result of the winter storm, the MTA reduced service across the board.
It reduced weekday morning rush hour service on the Long Island Rail Road, canceling some trains, suspended Able-Ride …
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By Lee Landor
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1/27/11
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With a snowstorm expected to dump 8- to 12-inches of snow on Long Island, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano will activate the county’s Non-Emergency Hotline beginning Tuesday at 8 …
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1/11/11
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With a major winter storm looming for New York’s metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs, including Long Island, the Town of Hempstead has been taking steps to make sure its snow removal …
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By Jackie Nash and Lee Landor
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1/11/11
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Updated 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 27. A fierce winter storm that rolled into Bellmore-Merrick around 9 a.m. on Sunday continued to pound the community through Monday morning, dumping 12 to 20 inches of snow on the ground and buffeting the area with winds from 15 to 50 miles per hour. Temperatures dipped into the teens.
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By Scott Brinton and David Weingrad
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12/26/10
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A strong band of thunderstorms made its way through Nassau County on Thursday as dangerous lightning, torrential downpours and winds in excess of more than 70mph were reported.
The …
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Mike Caputo, Anthony Rifilato and Mary Malloy
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9/16/10
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Following a 40-year hiatus, Frippery, a popular boutique with a style of its own, has returned to Long Beach. Long-time residents will remember Soni Harris' shop as a "go-to" place for teens and women of all ages.
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Teri-Ann Loeser
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6/29/10
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Q. A lot of trees came down around my neighborhood in the last big storm. Is there anything I can do to keep my trees safe, and is it allowed to put in wire tie-downs to keep my trees tethered during a storm?
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Monte Leeper
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5/14/10
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