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Red Cross imploring residents to stay safe during snow, cold

As snow continues to fall on Long Island, the American Red Cross, as it does with each winter storm, has released tips for people to use. In addition to the snowfall, the Red Cross warns residents to be prepared for extreme cold and possible power outages. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/14

Town snow salting and plowing crews are combating what officials described as the second major snowstorm of 2014.

Hempstead Town battles storm

For the second time this year, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has declared a snow emergency while crews began battling the storm Tuesday morning. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/21/14

East Meadow schools closed on Wednesday

Due to today's snowstorm, which is expected to drop up to 10 inches of snow on Nassau County by Wednesday morning, the East Meadow School District has canceled evening activities on Tuesday, and has already canceled school on Wednesday. more

By David Weingrad | 1/21/14

Stay safe on the roads this winter

The first snowstorm of the year has come and gone, but the winter is just getting started. more

1/9/14

Lisa Bifulco, with Luca 5, Josephine, 7, and Russell, 5, were ready for some wintery fun last Friday.

Braving the cold

It’s been a cold week in East Meadow, to put it way more mildly than the temperatures. The inclement weather began with snow last Thursday night, and residents awoke the next morning to several inches of the white stuff. The snow began tapering off around noon the following day, leaving behind icy roads and gusting wind. And there was no calm after this storm, as an arctic blast sent temperatures plummeting to the single digits across Long Island. more

By David Weingrad | 1/8/14

Cold temperatures lead to an increased risk of house fires, so the American Red Cross advocates guidelines for people for enact.

Relief orgs ready if needed

Several New York-area relief organizations were staffed and ready in preparation for Thursday night’s snowstorm, but as of Friday afternoon haven’t been needed much. more

By Brian Croce | 1/3/14

Helpful numbers for county, TOH reisdents

While steady work is being made on roadways across Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead, and people dig their way out of the year’s first major snowstorm, those in need of assistance or with questions can call the following numbers: more

By Brian Croce | 1/3/14

Snow affected power for 822 residents Thursday night. That number had dropped to 24 by mid-Friday morning.

PSEG copes with storm remains

Less than three days into operations, PSEG Long Island faced its first major challenge of the new year in a blizzard that blanketed Long island with 7 inches to as much as a foot of snow. more

By John Maher | 1/3/14

PSEG prepares for storm

Less than two days into operations, PSEG Long Island will face its first great challenge of the new year: a blizzard estimated to blanket the island in up to ten inches of snow.Nearly 2,200 PSEG LI … more

By John Maher | 1/2/14

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, right, said town crews began preparing for Thursday night’s storm earlier in the Week

Town of Hempstead crews prepare for storm

Town of Hempstead officials began preparing for a snowstorm set to hit the area tonight and tomorrow on Dec. 31, when they announced preparations they are making for the blizzard. Supervisor Kate Murray said plowing and salting crews are readying equipment to battle the Thursday and Friday’s storm. Because of Friday’s single-digit temperature projections, she added, 14 warming centers will be open over the course of the next two days throughout the town. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/2/14

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