A new study will examine hurricane evacuation from regions such as Long Island and New York City that are prone to catastrophic tropical storms, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced this week.

Click for Hurricane Sandy Long Island Preparedness Guide, Updates Hurricane season is upon us, and while Long Island hasn’t gotten a direct hit since Gloria in 1985, ... Evacuation Notices: ...

The storm, which is on its way to hammer Long Island, was officially declared a Category 1 hurricane late Saturday morning by the National Weather Service. That means it has sustained winds ...

"I'm safer in my own dwelling than driving around in a car stuck on a highway someplace," said one Florida resident and former Long Islander who didn't follow an evacuation order for Hurricane Milton.

The last hurricane to make landfall on Long Island was Gloria in 1985. With a top wind speed of 75 mph, Henri sped up to move north-northeast at 17 mph, as of Saturday afternoon.

NEW YORK — New York began to feel the effects of Hurricane Henri as soon as late Saturday, as the storm barreled toward the region. The first pieces of the storm brought enough rain and light… ...

People evacuated popular beach communities and made last-minute runs on batteries and gasoline as Hurricane Henri churned closer to Long Island and southern New England, while officials pleaded wit… ...

Hurricane Henri kept on course early Sunday to crash into a long stretch of northeastern coastline, as millions on New York’s Long Island and in southern New England braced damage and high water.

Just 10 years ago, Sandy wreaked havoc and wasn't even a considered a landfall hurricane on Long Island. ... As evidenced in Florida, people don't always listen to evacuation orders.

Hurricane preparedness on Long Island is an essential practice, ... Evacuation preparation: In the event of a mandatory evacuation, it’s important to be prepared to leave your home quickly.