Topic: Oyster Bay

As hurricane Irene steams north, Long Island braces for impact

Storm tracks suggest that hurricane Irene could hit Long Island late Sunday. Residents are emptying basements and moving cars in preparation for a storm surge made worse by high tide.

Hurricane Earl: hurricane-force gusts likely on Long Island Friday

Hurricane Earl forecasts still have the storm brushing the East Coast from Cape Hatteras to Cape Cod. Some Long Island residents say they don't know what they should be doing to prepare.

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'Cloning' comes to trees in new preservation push

To keep natural history alive, a New York program tries grafting ancient giants.

The versatile begonia puts its best leaf forward

Grown for their colorful, shapely foliage, these houseplants are a dream to grow and share with friends.