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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

By Alex Costello | 2/8/13

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

2/7/13

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

Monte Leeper | 12/20/12

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

11/15/12

Fendale Street had no downed trees like this one to take down power lines.

Fighting for lights on Fendale Street

Dee O’Shea and her neighbors on Fendale Street lost power at 1 p.m. on Oct. 29, hours before Hurricane Sandy’s full force hit Franklin Square and Long Island. O’Shea and her … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 11/15/12

Jose Mejias, left, came to the aid of his neighbor Nvydia Deltoro.

Neighbors rally to help one another in Sandy’s aftermath

Nearly 20,000 residents were without power in Elmont and Franklin Square after Hurricane Sandy tore across Long Island, toppling trees and power lines. As of press time, the number of outages in the … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 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

Thousands without power in Franklin Square-Elmont

UPDATE 6:10 a.m. Oct. 30 At least 9,593 customers in Elmont are without power as are 11,593 in Franklin Square. LIPA has stopped responding to outages because of the strong storm conditions. Fire … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 10/29/12

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

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

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