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Hurricane Sandy’s 55-plus-mph winds brought this tree down on a car on 5th Street.

Roughly one-third of East Meadow residents had braved the darkness for more than a week since Hurricane Sandy struck, as LIPA worked to restore power to Nassau County homes. more

By David Weingrad | 11/7/12

Shopping in the dark at the Stop N Shop on Brunside Avenue in Inwood.

FEMA to aid Nassau County residents and business owners

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained as a result of Hurricane Sandy. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/2/12

A tree blocks the entrance to Berg Avenue.

Scenes from Sandy in East Meadow

Hurricane Sandy came and went, decimating homes, trees, roads and practically everything in its path. more

By David Weingrad | 11/2/12

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

Going green cuts local LIPA bills

Self-proclaimed conservationists Douglas and Mary Pappas, who have owned their home on Aberdeen Street for 23 years, decided they wanted to do something positive for the environment – and save a little money, too. The couple had photovoltaic solar panels added to the roof in June 2008 and is still pleased with the results. more

By Shannon Koehle | 3/29/12

Backed-up storm drains are a concern

To the Editor: I read “LIPA chief tours storm-ravaged south Merrick” by Scott Brinton (Sept. 8-14) with interest. In the story, Brinton mentions backup of storm drains. I believe that more … more

9/15/11

Jobs well done, mostly

Emergency responders and public officials deserve credit for getting way out in front of last month’s devastating hurricane. more

9/9/11

A number of fallen power lines and trees contributed to the extensive power outages throughout the East Meadow and Salisbury neighborhoods. As of Sept. 1, 1,600 residents were still without power.

Irene cleanup continues

Irene has come and gone and most would agree, the damage could have been worse. more

Shannon Koehle | 9/8/11

On Wednesday, the Long Island Power Authority's chief operating officer, Michael Hervey, in hardhat, toured Florence Street in south Merrick with Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg, to Hervey's left.

LIPA chief tours storm-ravaged south Merrick with legislator

The Long Island Power Authority’s chief operating officer, Michael Hervey, toured storm-ravaged parts of south Merrick with Nassau County Legislator David Denenberg on Wednesday to reassure frustrated homeowners that power would be restored to their homes. more

By Scott Brinton | 8/31/11

Sunday update: LIPA reports major outages

"Irene is now a tropical storm and is passing through our area. Trees and power lines have been brought down and tens of thousands of customers have lost power. LIPA is prepared with hundreds of … more

8/28/11

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