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Video: Tree Removal Begins

With winds subsiding residents are already out with chain saws cleaning up.

Hurricane Irene's winds have begun to die down and residents are out starting to assess the damage and clean up fallen debris and trees. 

Town workers have been spotted removing trees from roadways and many homeowners already have their chainsaws out and working overtime.

With many downed lines from fallen trees, 100s of residents, however are still left without power and are advised not to touch downed power lines and to contact the Long Island Power Authority.

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