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Flooding along the vulnerable South Shore

It’s been more than three years since Hurricane Sandy devastated the South Shore, and for anyone north of Sunrise Highway, the storm is largely an afterthought. But for many residents . . . more

2/18/16

The flooding in Inwood, at the intersection of West Broadway and Taft Avenue, on Feb. 9 made the streets difficult for vehicles to negotiate.

Battling flooding in the Five Towns

Snow from recent storms melted and combined with high tides to create severe flooding in the low-lying areas of the Five Towns last week, leaving local leaders hoping that government agencies could help mitigate this recurring problem. more

By Vanessa Parker | 2/17/16

Flooding continues to be a problem on the South Shore and could be addressed by the Nassau Back Bays study.

South Shore flood study wins funds

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/10/16

A winter weather advisory and coastal flood advisory are put in effect for tonight.

Possible morning delays for LIRR

The Long Island Rail Road and its customers may experience minor delays on all branches during tomorrow morning's rush hour and should give themselves extra time getting to the stations. The National … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 2/9/16

Flooding made navigating Taft Avenue in Inwood difficult Tuesday morning.

Winter weather advisory in effect

There is a winter weather advisory in effect until noon on Wednesday and a coastal flood advisory was issued for the area from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service forecast for Tuesday night calls for snow at times, accumulating an inch or two. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/9/16

Flooding continues to be a problem in South Baldwin and could be addressed in the Nassau County Back Bay study. This was the scene on Jackson Place in Baldwin Harbor on Monday.

More flooding along the South Shore

When it rains or snows, it floods. At least that’s what happens if you live in one of Nassau County’s bay back communities, like Freeport, that endure flooding not just during events like … more

By Laura Schofer | 2/8/16

Snowing in the Five Towns

For the third time in a little more than two weeks it is snowing in the Five Towns. Plows are out in Lawrence and Atlantic Beach and the storm has caused flooding in Inwood. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/7/16

After Sandy, progress, but we’re not fully restored

Hurricane Sandy was special –– in a wicked sort of way. Like no other storm since the Long Island Express of 1938 . . . more

10/22/15

Joaquin makes other plans, moves away from the U.S.

There is good news from the National Weather Service, Hurricane Joaquin will track well off the east coast of the U.S. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 10/1/15

Veterinarian Dr. Lee Gelfand, of Merrick, above, struggled for months to restore his business, All Creatures Veterinary Hospital in Long Beach, after Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012. He was forced to take roughly $750,000 in private loans to keep the clinic afloat. Above, Gelfand at the hospital shortly after the storm.

Businesses slowly recover after Sandy

Rolling River Day Camp sits on five acres along Mill River, which snakes through East Rockaway and Bay Park on the way to East Rockaway Channel. The river can be a friend. It forms an idyllic backdrop for a camp replete with swimming pools, playgrounds and ball fields. It can also be a foe. During a nor’easter in 2010, Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the river inundated much of the camp, wreaking havoc. more

By Scott Brinton | 7/28/15