Powerful thunderstorm takes heavy toll on LI
Quick ReadThousands were without power and service on two Long Island Rail Road branches was suspended.
Photo credit: William Perlman | Moshe Barayev of Queens was driving his car on Middle Neck Road when this tree and utility pole landed on it during Thursday's storm. (June 25, 2010)
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Denise Vazquez was at work Thursday afternoon when a thunderstorm tore across Long Island, knocking out power at Leonard's of Great Neck, a catering hall where she works.
Worried about her three dogs, Vazquez headed home, walking on Middle Neck Road.
"The roads were just blocked," Vazquez said. "You had to literally walk between each wire."
During her 45-minute trip, Vazquez saw...
