Nassau County ordered mandatory evacuations of tens of thousands of homes on the South Shore because of Hurricane Irene, County Executive Ed Mangano announced Friday afternoon.All residents living …
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/27/11
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The Long Island Power Authority is urging customers to make final preparations to protect their families and secure their property in Long Beach, as a hurricane warning for Long Island remains in …
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Anthony Rifilato
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8/27/11
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced earlier today that he has deployed an additional 1,000 New York National Guard troops to augment the state's Hurricane Irene response efforts, bringing the total …
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Anthony Rifilato
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8/27/11
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As Hurricane Irene approaches as a category 1 hurricane, construction of the Quiksilver event site was halted on Friday and Saturday, as crews worked to dismantle the entire structure just …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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8/27/11
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Local pro surfer T.J. Gumiela was one of many Long Beach surfers on Saturday who took advantage of the wave swells brought in by Hurricane Irene.
With the beaches officially closed for the …
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Anthony Rifilato
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8/27/11
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While most Long Beach businesses have shut their doors -- and many residents have evacuated as Hurricane Irene barrels toward New York -- the Allegria Hotel is open for business, where local and …
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Anthony Rifilato
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8/27/11
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Nassau County is ordering mandatory evacuations of tens of thousands of homes on the South Shore because of Hurricane Irene, County Executive Ed Mangano announced Friday afternoon.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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8/26/11
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It is NOW time to have plans in place for your family and pets, says the Nassau County SPCA in a statement on Friday.
Do not be caught in harms way. Call family and friends, utilize all resources. …
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8/26/11
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in preparation of Hurricane Irene, halted service at noon on Aug. 27.
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8/26/11
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In case of evacuation, Nassau County has set up Nassau Community College, SUNY Farmingdale and Locust Valley High School as evacuation centers for Hurricane Irene. Residents on the South Shore should …
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8/26/11
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