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LIPA and National Grid have called in more tree trimming crews in preparation for the storm. The high winds knocking down lines is a chief concerns.
LIPA and National Grid prepare for storm
In preparation of the snow storm that is going to hit Long Island, National Grid has taken over preparations of LIPA’s systems and is getting ready for thousands of potential outages. In a … more
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Where, oh where, is Long Island's wind farm?
I ran for 45 minutes over the seashell-coated paths and up and down the steep hills of Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick last Saturday, and I didn’t meet a soul, which was surprising and strange, even a little eerie. more
State Sen. Kemp Hannon is one of many local officials who shared their 2013 wishlist with the Herald
East Meadow leaders look ahead
The new year may be only a few days old, but local leaders are wasting no time in setting their priorities for 2013. The Herald asked elected officials and community leaders what they plan to focus on this year. more
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Questions most often asked
I’ve received an overwhelming number of questions as I make my way through people’s damaged homes, preparing damage assessment reports and discussing rebuilding. I’ll try to answer as many as I can in the next few columns more
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Sharon Oderwald with her 5-year-old daughter Violet in her East Meadow home.
For one mother, much more at risk during blackouts
Power outages across East Meadow left many families no choice but to vacate their homes. Among the thousands of residents who waited up to two weeks for power to be restored, many were fortunate to have friends and families welcome them into their homes, providing warmth and shelter when they needed it most. more
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LIPA's Sandy response was simply unacceptable
It may be human nature to believe that the worst can never happen. Perhaps we can’t wrap our psyches around the thought of our homes and businesses –– our lives –– in tatters. more
East Meadow resident Joe Popolizio had been without power in his home for nearly two weeks.
Living in the dark
When Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island on Oct. 29, power outages were to be expected. But no one expected them to last more than two weeks, which was the case for thousands of East Meadow residents. more
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Thomas Libretto, 34, of Levittown, was arrested for assault on Tuesday after he allegedly punched an electrical worker in the face.
Arrest made in electrical worker assault
Police arrested Thomas Libretto, 34, of Levittown, after he allegedly punched and broke the nose of electrical worker named John Applewhite on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on Friday evening. more
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Town of Hempstead Supervisor, joined to her right by Councilman Gary Hudes, gathered with residents in Levittown to criticize LIPA's slow response, and to demand more attention to the area.
Town Supervisor slams LIPA for slow response to central Nassau
“Where is LIPA?” That was the question asked by Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, who, with councilman Gary Hudes, joined together on Saturday afternoon with roughly 100 residents from Levittown, East Meadow and Salisbury who have lacked power in their homes since Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island on Oct. 29. more
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LIPA workers were fixing power lines on Prospect Avenue in East Meadow on Thursday afternoon
Power outages approach two-week mark
East Meadow residents Dean and Rob, who preferred not to say their last names, looked on as LIPA trucks fixed electrical wires on Prospect Avenue on Thursday afternoon. more
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