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All Long Island highways and Nassau County roads closed

The New York State Police announced that all highways in Nassau and Suffolk counties are closed as of 8 p.m. Due to the high probability of fallen trees and tree limbs blocking parkway lanes, … more

By Alex Costello | 10/29/12

Area schools to close Tuesday

Hurricane Sandy has caused the cancellation of classes in the Rockville Centre, Malverne, Oceanside, West Hempstead, Lawrence, East Meadow, Island Park, Bellmore-Merrick CHS, Valley Stream and other … more

joc | 10/29/12

American Red Cross Disaster Action Team member Brielle Hills, an Oceanside resident, outside the NCC’s physical education center that served as a county shelter during Hurricane Sandy.

Red Cross stresses staying safe

As the wind drove rain across the parking lot of Nassau Community College American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) member Steve Bayer carried his clipboard through the school’s physical education center helping to oversee the sheltering of 365 people on Monday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/29/12

Adam and Adriana Kapusta put hazard tape on a tree to keep cars away from a downed tree in the east end of Valley Stream.

Sandy's impact being felt in Valley Stream

The brunt of Hurricane Sandy isn’t scheduled to hit the South Shore of Nassau County until this evening, but village officials and employees are already out in full force, gearing up for the impending storm. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Brian Croce | 10/29/12

Downed trees, flooding, power flickers and fires have already been felt in Baldwin.

Sandy batters Baldwin

With Hurricane Sandy yet to truly reach Baldwin, scattered reports are already trickling in about her effects. more

Chris Connolly | 10/29/12

NuHealth's ambulatory centers will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

NuHealth's Ambulatory Centers at NUMC and at Family Health Centers will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 30

Arthur A. Gianelli, President/CEO of the NuHealth System announces that the ambulatory centers at NUMC and at the Family Health Centers will also be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 30th. Those … more

joc | 10/29/12

Residents and business owners throughout the South Shore, like these residents in Long Beach on Monday afternoon, did their best to protect their property, even before the hurricane hit with maximum force later at night.

State offers hurricane safety tips

When the Storm Strikes · If you are traveling, find safe shelter immediately. · Have a plan for those with special needs, children, the elderly and pets. · Monitor local media … more

joc | 10/29/12

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

National Guard called in to Island Park

Hurricane Sandy is not expected to fully hit the area until later tonight. But Oceanside and Island Park — both of which are located in storm surge zones — have already begun flooding. … more

By Alex Costello | 10/29/12

The above is the National Hurricane Center's storm track map, issued at 5 a.m. on Monday

Long Island braces for Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy continued its long 15-mile-per-hour march up the East Coast on Monday morning, starting to turn to the left and aiming for the Delaware-New Jersey shoreline, as predicted, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla. more

By David Weingrad and Scott Brinton | 10/29/12

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