Lindenhurst Residents Frustrated Over Flooded Streets
Even though there has been no heavy rain for nearly a week, residents are frustrated that some streets in Lindenhurst have been flooded.
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Even though there has been no heavy rain for nearly a week, residents are frustrated that some streets in Lindenhurst have been flooded.
High winds and heavy rain battered the Jersey shore overnight -- and coastal areas in the region are not out of the woods yet.
Coastal flooding remains a major concern along the Jersey Shore after strong winds and heavy rain wreaked havoc on the area Saturday.
Out on Long Island, Linenhurst was hit hard with dozens of trees downed across just one neighborhood.
The National Weather Service has issued coastal flood warnings Friday with widespread tidal flooding expected during high tides throughout this weekend.
The Tri-State area is dealing with another day of wet and dreary weather Friday but got some comfort as forecasters said the powerful Hurricane Joaquin would likely stay out at sea.
The governors of New York and New Jersey are warning residents to prepare for drenching storms that could cause power outages and close roads as Hurricane Joaquin gains strength.
Heavy rain made its way across the Tri-State Area Thursday, causing a wash-out of roadways and making for a soggy day from northern New Jersey to eastern Long Island.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials announced a major capital commitment Thursday to protect Lower Manhattan from flooding.
Wednesday's powerful thunderstorms left major roads in New Jersey under several feet of water and some car owners with big repair bills.
Cars were submerged and a major roadway was shut down due to flooding in the Scotch Plains, New Jersey area Wednesday afternoon.
A water main break in Greenwich Village left streets and basements flooded early Wednesday evening.
Flooding west of the Hicksville station halted the Ronkonkoma and Port Jefferson branches of the Long Island Rail Road Thursday evening.
The persistent precipitation lately has been causing big headaches – from smelly sewage in Hoboken never-ending street flooding in Brooklyn.
A half inch to three quarters of an inch of rainfall per hour is possible on Monday. It could cause flash flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
The rain came down in buckets across the Tri-State area early Sunday evening.
As many as 30 vehicles were stuck in the water in Toms River Thursday evening, as severe storms brought on major flooding.
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Following Superstorm Sandy, those in Lower Manhattan's South Street Seaport and Battery Park City know how bad the flooding can be.
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Help to stem the tide of flooding Fairfield County is on the way.
Some homeowners in Shoreham, Long Island remained homeless Thursday, a day after melting snow banks flooded their homes so badly that the homes had to be condemned.
Rapidly melting snow left some homes flooded on Long Island Wednesday evening, and forced their evacuation.
Forums for people in high-risk flood zones will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Hackensack and in Mahwah on Wednesday.
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Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
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Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
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