NorthShoreAlert: Power Restored to Most of Sands Point

Power was restored to most of Sands Point, according to NorthShoreAlert, a mass communication system for the peninsula. To sign up for messages, visit NorthShoreAlert.com.

NorthShoreAlert reported that according to Long Island Power Authority, most of Sands Point was restored Tuesday with the northern-most areas coming back on line by approximately 8:20 p.m. 

However, much of Barker's Point is still without power.

NorthShoreAlert reported that "the line crews ran into more challenges than expected today with more breaks and more trees limbs resting on wires than they had expected."

Crews also encountered new falling trees.

Power is expected to return to Barker's Point section by Wednesday, if all goes as expected. 

According to NorthShoreAlert, other communities have not seen lineworkers yet, pointing to Plandome, where 90 percent of the homes are still without power.