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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

Now more than ever, prepare for hurricanes

Hurricane season officially started June 1, but for those of us enjoying life on Long Island and in the Northeast, our storm season starts just about … now. more

8/18/22

Flooding off Peninsula Boulvard by Lincoln Street near Cedarhurt Avenue on Saturday night due to Tropical Storm Henri.

Flash flood warning in effect for Nassau County

With Tropical Storm Henri dumping heavy rain across Long Island a flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Nassau County through 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/22/21

At Lido West Park, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin spoke about preparations for now Hurricane Henri. On his right was Councilman Anthony D'Esposito and on Clavin's lefr were Chief of Lifeguards Mike Romano and Supervisor John Gutman.

Hurricane Henri puts Long Island under state of emergency

The old saying “the calm before the storm” was alive and well on the South Shore of Long Island early Saturday as beach club members relaxed along the Atlantic Beach village shoreline before the forecasted arrival of Tropical Storm Henri. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/21/21

Power line crews hired by PSEG Long Island for Tropical Storm Henri stood ready at Nassau Community College on Sunday.

Flash Flood Watch continues for Nassau as Henri's heavy rains continue Monday

Updated: 8:15 a.m., Aug. 23: A Flash Flood Watch remained in effect for Nassau County as the remnants of Tropical Storm Henri boomeranged back to Long Island after moving off to the west overnight. The National Weather Service was predicting pockets of heavy rain throughout the day Monday. more

By Scott Brinton and Jim Bernstein | 8/20/21

A flash flood warning is in effect through noon in Nassau and Suffolk counties as Tropical Storm Elsa strikes Long Island.

Tropical Storm Elsa hits the Five Towns

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for all of Nassau County through midday Friday, when Tropical Storm Elsa is forecasted to blow across the region, bringing with it high winds and steady rain, according to the National Weather Service. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/9/21

Hurricane season starts June 1 — be prepared

The official start of the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season is June 1 — next Tuesday. From now through November, we must be prepared for a storm to come out of nowhere and wreak havoc across Long Island, as Tropical Storm Isaias did last summer. more

5/27/21

The pandemic gives states one more thing to fight about

In case you haven’t noticed it, there are all kinds of battles going on between legislators and governors all over the country. more

3/11/21

Five Towns students to present high-level science research

Two Five Towns residents will present their science research to as many as 14,000 members of the Materials Re-search Society from over 90 countries at the organization’s fall convention on Dec. 4. The presentation will be a virtual one, amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/11/20

Tropical Storm Isaias's high winds tilted this utility on Central Avenue in Lawrence on Aug. 4.

Aiming to strengthen the Long Island Public Service Commission office

After what is being considered a “woefully inadequate” response to Tropical Storm Isaias by PSEG-Long Island, two state legislators are sponsoring legislation to bolster the oversight capacity of the Long Island Office of the Public Service Commission. more

By Jeff Bessen | 8/22/20

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