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

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

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

8/9/12

Local resident Marie Barret, with her published book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding.”

Book on Hurricane Irene launched in Franklin Square

Local resident Marie Barret, the first-time author of the children’s book, “Ms. Irene Is So Demanding,” which focuses on hurricane safety and preparedness, was celebrated by dozens of locals on March 30, in Franklin Square. more

By Jackie Nash | 4/10/12

East Rockaway files with FEMA

The Village of East Rockaway has filed for federal relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for damage left by Tropical Storm Irene in late August. FEMA has declared two separate … more

By Mary Malloy | 10/14/11

THe worse signs of Irene’s presence was topppled trees and downed power lines.

Lynbrook files with FEMA

The village of Lynbrook is seeking money for expenses incurred by tropical storm Irene, leaving sizeable damages through the Tri-state area in August, according to Village Administrator John Giordano. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 10/5/11

After Irene, FEMA is still here to help

As many on the South Shore still struggle to recover from Hurricane Irene, it’s important to know that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is still here to help residents. FEMA, along with … more

Alex Costello | 9/28/11

Carolyn McCarthy, U.S. Representative for New York's 4th District.

Keeping the lights on and the relief flowing

If you’re like me, you couldn’t be more frustrated with the way things are going in Washington lately, with all the gridlock; the endless bickering and partisanship; the negative, divisive tone; and votes made not in the spirit of doing good for the people but just to score political points and headlines. more

By Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-4) | 9/27/11

'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

9/9/11

There’s another storm brewing in the Middle East

Hurricane Irene was the first hurricane to touch ground in the U.S. since 2008. For the first time in its history, the New York City transportation system was shut down. Mayor Bloomberg and our local … more

Al D'Amato | 9/1/11

The dark clouds just keep coming

Hurricanes are bad things. They can cause a lot of damage and also create a lot of fear. One of the positive things that are the byproduct of a tropical storm is that it gives you a chance to catch … more

By Jerry Kremer | 9/1/11

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