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Despite the snowstorm, shoppers still come out to Gourmet Glatt in Cedarhurst on Jan. 4.

After being pummled with at least eight inches of snow, winds gusts up to 55 mph and drifts as high as six feet, the Five Towns will continue to dig out as several schools are closed and there will not be Sanitary District 1 service until Monday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/3/18

Strong winds create power outages

Strong winds across Long Island have toppled power lines, leaving thousands without electricity. A high wind warning is in effect for the area until 2 p.m., with winds northwest winds of 25 to 35 … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/3/16

Storm leaves thousands without power

Winds and rain from the storm on Wednesday night have left thousands of homes without power, according to PSEG Long Island. As of Thursday at 4;45 p.m., the utility reported that 8,893 households out of its 1.1 million customers on Long Island and the Rockaways do not have power. So far, the utility has restored service to more than 92 percent of the 98,000 customers affected by the storm and expects to have 95 percent restored by the end of the day. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/25/16

PSEG ready for possible storm outages

PSEG warns its customers of potential power outages in the winds and rain from today's storm. PSEG Long Island prepared by performing system checks on critical transmission & distribution … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/24/16

PSEG reports outages from snowstorm

PSEG Long Island is reporting that, as of 4:21 p.m. Friday, 15,756 of its 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are currently without power. UPDATE: As of 4:21 p.m. on Friday: more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/5/16

PSEG reports outages from blizzard

PSEG Long Island is reporting that, as of 2:22 p.m. Monday, 522 of its 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are currently without power. UPDATE: As of 2:22 p.m. on Monday: more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/23/16

Power outages at 31, PSEG says

PSEG Long Island is reporting that there are 31 power outages affecting 1,065 due to the snowstorm, none in the Five Towns, of its approximately 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/23/16

While snow usually isn’t an issue for utilities, the possibility of sleet and ice can increase the likelihood of downed wires and resulting power outages. Cars striking utility poles can also cause wires to come down.

PSEG prepares for storm

Once again, a winter storm is descending on the area. PSEG Long Island reminds its customers to keep safe in case of outages. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/4/15

In North Woodmere on Cedarhurst Street by Woodmere Drive this tree was felled at 12:50 p.m. on Monday.

Lawrence mayor emphasizes danger of Hurricane Sandy

Statement from Lawrence Village Mayor Martin Oliner: "I want to apologize for my poor vocal quality on the emergency telephone call. I would like to share several points with you in connection … more

Mayor Martin Oliner | 10/29/12

Hurricane Sandy is already generating wind and rain in the Queens and Five Towns area. This flooding is in Far Rockaway Beach by 14th Street.

After Hurricane Sandy in the Five Towns

As Five Towners seek to put their lives back together following Hurricane Sandy, the school districts in the area are helping. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/26/12

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