09/27/2026
The nor'easter that pummeled parts of Long Island isn't done yet. We can expect a second push of the storm Saturday night, with more rain and wind on the way. Newsday meteorologist Geoff Bansen reports. Credit: Newsday Studios
An early-season nor'easter is impacting Long Island, with strong winds and localized storm surge-related coastal flooding — and a prolonged period of rainfall expected to continue straight through to Monday.
Storm preparedness: Phone numbers you need to know in an emergency
TRANSPORTATION
NICE Bus: Check nicebus.com or call 516-336-6600.
Suffolk County Transit: Check sctbus.org or call 631-852-5200
LIRR and NY transit: Customers should monitor mta.info, the TrainTime app or call 511 for the most current service information.
Outages should be reported by calling 800-490-0075, texting OUT to PSEGLI (773454), or reporting online here.
NATIONAL GRID
Gas leaks on Long Island should be reported to 911 or 800-490-0045.
TO REPORT FALLEN TREES AND LIMBS ON ROADS
Nassau County: Call the Office of Emergency Management at 516-573-0636.
NASSAU COUNTY TOWNS/CITY CONTACTS
North Hempstead: Call the 311 Call Center at 311 or 516-869-6311.
Hempstead: Call the town at 516-489-5000.
Oyster Bay: Call the Highway Department at 516-677-5757.
Glen Cove: Call City Hall at 516-676-2000 or the Public Works Department at 516-676-4402.
Long Beach: Call the police department at 516-431-1800 on weekends; call the Public Works Department at 516-431-1011 on weekdays.
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