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Long Island braces for Earl's arrival
Quick ReadThe threat of Hurricane Earl has caused officials to halt some LIRR service, close beaches and curtail ferry service.
Photo credit: James Carbone | A lifeguard tests how strong the waves are at Rogers Beach in Westhampton Beach, where all swimming is prohibited. (Sept. 2, 10)
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As Long Islanders readied for Hurricane Earl, officials said some railroad service would halt, beaches would close and ferries would stop running Friday to head off potential trouble at the start of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
After hitting North Carolina, Hurricane Earl is expected to move up the East Coast Friday and start producing rain and high winds on Long Island by midafternoon,...
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