Metro

Tornado rips through NY

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This photo provided by Joey Mure, shows a storm cloud over Breezy Point in Queens Saturday. A Fire Department spokesman said there were power lines down. AP/Joey Mure
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This photo provided by Michael Abrams, shows a storm cloud over Breezy Point. The general manager of the Breezy Point Surf Club tells the Associated Press the storm ripped up cabanas and even picked up industrial-sized metal trash bins. AP Photo/Michael Abrams
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A roof was torn off near Canarsie Road after a tornado blew through. Benny J. Stumbo
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Dark skies are seen in Canarsie today after a powerful storm charged through the area. At least one massive tornado was photographed off the beach at Coney Island and the Rockaways this morning, as beachgoers deserted the area. Benny J. Stumbo
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Trees were uprooted on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. Photos appeared on line of the giant twister as it made its way to New York City. Benny J. Stumbo
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The roof of a home in Canarsie was torn off after a powerful line of storms moved into the area. Today’s storm is the second time in less than a month that a twister was spotted in the area. Benny J. Stumbo
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An uprooted tree is seen in Canarsie after a tornado was sighted in the area. Benny J. Stumbo