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There’s another storm brewing in the Middle East

Hurricane Irene was the first hurricane to touch ground in the U.S. since 2008. For the first time in its history, the New York City transportation system was shut down. Mayor Bloomberg and our local … more

Al D'Amato | 9/1/11

The dark clouds just keep coming

Hurricanes are bad things. They can cause a lot of damage and also create a lot of fear. One of the positive things that are the byproduct of a tropical storm is that it gives you a chance to catch … more

By Jerry Kremer | 9/1/11

Local officials present Insurance Resource Center in Merrick

From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, representatives from the New York State Insurance Department will be at the Merrick Road Town Park on 2550 Clubhouse Road in North Merrick. more

David Weingrad | 9/1/11

Kate Murray chatted with Bellmore residents Gary Jager and Gene Franklin while touring Soma Avenue in south Bellmore.

Hempstead Town supervisor tours hard-hit south Bellmore

According to Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, of the 800 trees that fell across the town during Hurricane Irene, about 700 have been picked up. The last 100, said Murray, are stuck in power lines and can’t be touched until the lines are deenergized by the Long Island Power Authority. more

David Weingrad | 8/31/11

The South Park Avenue Bridge was inundated by a foot of water on Sunday morning.

Storm slams Rockville Centre

Thanks to hours of preparation, Rockville Centre’s response to Hurricane Irene was described as a nearly seamless interdepartmental effort. more

Judy Rattner | 8/31/11

Tropical storms and hurricanes can worsen allergies in some people.

Irene stirs up mold, pollen and other allergens

Hurricanes, earthquakes and… uncomfortable levels of congestion? It’s true. While many residents seem to have dodged the worst effects of Tropical Storm nee Hurricane Irene over the … more

By Chris Connolly | 8/31/11

Members of the East Rockaway Fire Department waded through floodwaters in Bay Park on the way to a reported house fire.

Scenes from a storm

Some said it wasn’t so bad, that it could have been worse — even those residents who were sitting in the dark with flooded basements but no electricity, their food spoiling, feeling lucky to have made it through Hurricane Irene without injury. Others, whose houses and vehicles had fallen victim to toppling trees, counted their blessings that they weren’t nearby at the time. more

By Mary Malloy and Clarissa Hamlin | 8/31/11

Residents of Elmwood Street looked over downed trees, utility polls and power lines on Sunday after the storm had passed.

Hurricane knocks down trees, power lines in Valley Stream

Hurricane Irene took down trees, branches and power lines in Valley Stream, but caused little property damage. At the height of the storm, about 9,000 homes and businesses in the area had no electricity, but that number was down to a few hundred on Tuesday. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/31/11

Malverne Mayor Patricia McDonald and Village Trustee John O'Brien, who serves as the deputy commissioner of the village's Office of Emergency Management, surveyed the damage caused by Hurricane Irene on Aug. 28.

Irene not so mean: Malverne, W.H. fare well during tropical storm

Downed trees and power lines were the extent of the damage left in Hurricane Irene’s wake — at least in Malverne and West Hempstead. While thousands of Long Islanders were ordered to … more

By Lee Landor | 8/31/11

Stores on Rockaway Avenue were prepared for Hurricane Irene.

After the storm, it's back to business on Rockaway Avenue

“We got through it,” said Howie Josephson, an employee of Sunshine Blinds Inc., about Hurricane Irene. Many business owners on Rockaway Avenue took precautions before the storm, which was later downgraded to a tropical storm as it passed through the area. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 8/30/11

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