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Remember Irene? Be prepared — it's hurricane season
Last August, Tropical Storm Irene hit Long Island hard, ravaging neighborhoods across the South Shore. There was massive flooding, thousands of downed trees and widespread property damage. more
It seemed more like December than October in our area on Saturday.
Record-breaking snowstorm hits L.I.
Snow fell unusually early in the season on Saturday --just two day before Halloween -- in the form of a powerful nor'easter, causing power outages for almost two million people up the eastern … more
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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
'Mean Irene' delivers a punishing blow
I remember when the real estate agent first took my wife and me to what would become our home in south Merrick nine years ago. We pulled up across the street from the quaint split-level, with white shingles and an aging gray roof. We instantly fell in love. more
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
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The increase in mosquitoes in the area was caused by Irene, which made many underground mosquito eggs hatch.
What’s with all the mosquitoes?
Bees and mosquitoes were everywhere on the South Shore after Irene had passed, and many residents were left scratching their heads — along with their arms and legs — about why there was a sudden … more
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The Meadowbrook Parkway flooded during Aug. 14’s torrential rainstorm, stranding many motorists. Planners say that residents should evacuate early in the event of hurricane, knowing that there could be major flooding on the roads.
Officials: L.I. overdue for a hurricane
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. more
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A mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Winter Storm Watch for South Shore
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 … more
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Normal commute expected on LIRR
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 … more
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The afternoon commute on Merrick Avenue by Eisenhower Park on Wednesday, before the second round of snow hit overnight.
Another round of snow for East Meadow
On Wednesday night into Thursday morning East Meadow, Salisbury and surrounding communities experienced what some forecasters called a “thundersnow.”     more
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