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On LI with no power? Some flock to Starbucks

In the face of Hurricane Irene's force, Long

If you didn’t have power on Sunday because of Tropical Storm Irene -- like most people in the Town of Southampton Sunday -- you can relax, play games, read by candlelight.

But if you don’t have power on Monday and you’re supposed to report back to work -- like many people in the Town of Southampton Monday -- you flee to Starbucks.

“This is my only contact with the real world,” said Euan...

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