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Port Washington Begins the Cleanup

With fallen trees and a lingering blackout, residents grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene

Port Washington residents began the long cleanup Sunday.
Hurricane Irene headed north, but residents were still grappling with her aftermath.
A blackout gripped many homes and businesses, fallen trees and limbs blocked roads and service was suspended on the Long Island Rail Road.

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