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Rockville Centre mayor declares state of emergency in village and school district to close a second day

Rockville Centre officials are asking residents to take precaution in advance of expected severe weather from Hurricane Sandy, and the Rockville Centre School District confirmed that schools would be closed Monday. more

By Aaron Axelson | 10/28/12

RVC school classes cancelled, village prepares

Rockville Centre officials are asking residents to take precaution in advance of expected severe weather from Hurricane Sandy. The Rockville Centre School District confirmed that schools would be … more

10/28/12

The NOAA Hurricane tracking map as of Sunday night, with track and time-line forecast for Hurricane Sandy.

Nassau Community, Molloy, Hofstra, Adelphi cancel classes

Nassau Community College, Adelphi, Molloy, Hofstra cancel classesNassau Community College:All day and evening classes, activities and campus services other than Public Safety and Physical Plant at … more

joc | 10/28/12

Lynbrook Village was closed Monday and tarps were placed over a section of the staircase in the front of the building and the Lynbrook Police Department entrance.

East Rockaway, Bay Park, Lynbrook residents get ready for storm's impact

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano issued a mandatory evacuation for all Nassau County residents south of Merrick Road from Rockville Centre to … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/28/12

Mandatory evacuation for South of Sunrise

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has issued a mandatory evacuation for all Nassau County residents south of Merrick Road from Rockville Centre to the Suffolk County Line. That includes all of … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/28/12

State DOT shuts down southbound Loop Parkway ahead of Hurricane Sandy

In preparation for Hurricane Sandy, the New York State Department of Transportation has closed all southbound lanes of the Loop Parkway, from the Meadwobrook Parkway to Lido Beach. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/28/12

Hurricane Sandy was predicted to make landfall in New Jersey Monday into Tuesday, bringing hurricane-like conditions to the South Shore. As a consequence, South Shore school districts are canceling classes for Monday.

South Shore school districts canceling classes ahead of Hurricane Sandy

With Hurricane Sandy predicted to wreak havoc on Long Island Monday into Tuesday, school districts across the South Shore cancelled classes for Monday, Oct. 29. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/28/12

The Island Park Public Library notified residents about the mandatory evacuation.

Mandatory evacuation for Oceanside and Island Park

Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano has issued a mandatory evacuation for all Nassau County residents south of Merrick Road from Rockville Centre to the Suffolk County Line. That includes all of … more

By Alex Costello | 10/28/12

Superstorm Sandy swept across Bellmore-Merrick on Oct. 29, leaving destruction in its wake. Above, a flooded home in south Bellmore.

Hurricane Sandy slams Bellmore-Merrick

Updated: 3:10 p.m. on Oct. 31. Dubbed a “superstorm” by weather forecasters, Hurricane Sandy pummeled Bellmore-Merrick with floodwaters that reached three to six feet in many parts of south Bellmore and south Merrick and destroyed homes and cars, while also bringing hurricane-force wind gusts that toppled trees, tore the siding off houses, and ripped apart fences and decks. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/28/12

Just like last year, the news media is camped out at the Allegria Hotel.

Nassau County, Long Beach declare state of emergency

The City of Long Beach and Nassau County declared a state of emergency on Saturday as Hurricane Sandy barrels toward the East Coast and is becoming what County Executive Ed Mangano called a … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 10/27/12 | 1 comment