The last hurricane where the eye hit Long Island. 100 mph winds were measured in Montauk. There were 11 deaths on L.I. due mostly to falling trees There was $285 million in damage. 750,000 had no power for weeks.  President Reagan declared L.I a disaster area.  Credit: Kendall Rodriguez

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