Thousands Lose Power As Storms, Tornadoes Hit: The Week In Review

Here are the biggest stories Long Island Patch sites covered for the week of May 14.

Thousands Lose Power As Thunderstorms Batter Long Island

A wind gust of 68 mph was recorded on the island.

4 Confirmed Tornadoes In New York Tuesday

Tuesday's wild weather spawned four tornadoes with peak winds of 110 mph in New York, the National Weather Service has confirmed.

$2M In Marijuana Seized On Long Island: State PD

Authorities also seized $200,000 in cash, multiple vehicles and property worth millions of dollars.

Homesense To Open First Long Island Store

The grand opening of the new store is scheduled for next week.

Man Dragged Officer With Car While Fleeing Arrest: Police

Police say the man was fleeing a routine traffic stop when he injured the officer.

Other notable stories:

• 2 Long Island Beaches Named As Beautiful As 'Caribbean Paradise'
• Man Stole Millions From Pediatric Business He Worked For: Police
• 2 Ducklings Stuck In Storm Drain Rescued By Police
• Man Arrested After Threatening To Bring Gun Into School
• War On MS-13: Cuomo Announces $7.5M To Fight Back On Long Island
• Serial Rapist Sentenced For Child Porn, Exposing Himself To Women

Photo of Southold Town Beach by Brian Grattan

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