1. As of Thursday evening, LIPA reported that 82 percent of Dix Hills has its power restored. For Melville, it's 97 percent. We're almost there! LIPA's storm recovery crews will be working throughout the holiday weekend to restore power to those who are still in the dark.
2. We've heard that some homes have only half its electricity restored. If this sounds like your home, the problem may be with your circuit breaker. Follow these steps to fix it: https://www.liaccount.com/outage/Report
3. Can you believe it's already September? Check our calendar to find a list of Labor Day weekend events which are sure to end summer with a bang.
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4. Irene blew through Half Hollow Hills on Sunday and many are still recovering from the storm. Here's a look at the damage:
5. LIPA wasn't the only group working around the clock. Our firefighters from the Dix Hills and Melville departments camped out over the weekend at their respective stations ready to report to emergency calls. See the story here: http://patch.com/A-l9rn
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