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A a map of Island Park showing where the village’s catch basins and outflow pipes are located. The yellow squares represent village-owned catch basins, while the blue ones belong to the county. The circles are outflow pipes.
Island Park tries to reduce flooding problem
At a Village Board meeting on Sept. 15, a representative of the village’s engineering firm spoke to residents about what was being done to clear the drainage pipes in the village and, officials … more
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Bumps on the road back to school in Island Park
Even though students in Island Park were ready to head back to school on Sept. 7, their schools weren’t quite ready for them. Due to flooding from Irene and earlier storms, parts of the Francis … 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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Many of Island Park's streets were flooded for hours after the storm had passed. The water was so deep in some places that people were using boats to get around.
Island Park feels Irene’s punch
Lawrence Gubelli has lived in Island Park for all 86 years of his life. He was 13 years old when Long Island was hit by its historic hurricane in 1938, and he remembers it well. He also … more
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Island Park hit hard [Photo gallery]
Island Park was hit especially hard by Hurricane Irene, causing most of the streets in the area to flood and cutting off many people. more
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The Island Park Post Office.
Island Park slammed by Irene
“This is the worst flooding I’ve ever seen,” said Island Park Mayor Jim Ruzicka early Sunday afternoon. Ruzicka, a resident of Island Park for more than 50 years, has weathered his fair … more
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Island Park gets ready for Irene [Photo gallery]
With Hurricane Irene bearing down on Island Park, many residents and business got ready early on Saturday, boarding up homes and businesses and preparing for the inevitable flooding. more
The Island Park Library closed on Saturday in preparation for the storm.
Oceanside and Island Park brace for Irene
As Hurricane Irene bears down on Long Island, many in Oceanside and Island Park are preparing to evacuate. Yet many others are securing their homes and preparing to ride out the storm. Nassau … more
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The Village of Island Park is encouraging its residents to evacuate before Hurricane Irene hits. Nassau County's coastal evacuation routes are outlined on this map.
Village of Island Park encourages evacuation
As Hurricane Irene bears down on Long Island, village officials in Island Park are encouraging residents to get off the small island and head north of Sunrise Highway. The evacuation notice is … more
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Who’ll stop the rain? On Long Island, who knows?
So there I was, standing amid a torrential rain in a foot of water, stuffing a hastily made sandbag –– which was actually full of dirt –– into the crevices of my back door when lightning flashed and thunder rumbled across the steel-gray sky. Get the (insert expletive) inside! I thought. more
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