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Overcast 8 inches of snow fell on the Five Towns
Digging out continues in area villages
The National Weather Service has reported that 8 inches of snow fell on the Five Towns and surrounding communities on Feb. 9. The blizzard warning was lifted but there is gale warning in effect until 6 a.m. on Friday.
In Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Atlantic Beach, Hewlett Harbor, Woodsburgh, Hewlett Bay Park and Hewlett Neck clean up continues.
Lawrence village officials said crews began work at 5 a.m.. They plowed nearly as fast the snow fell. Residents still need to park in driveways so plows can clear the snow.
Cedarhurst Mayor Ben Weinstock said crews started at 7 a.m.Residents and business owners were reminded to park in driveways when possible to help facilitate curb-to-curb plowing. If vehicles cannot be parked in driveways, park on the same side of the street as other vehicles. After one side of the street is plowed, move vehicles to the plowed side, so a second pass will clear the opposite side of the street.
Hewlett Harbor Mayor Mark Weiss said that the village os plowing and keeping an eye on other possible obstructions.
“We have a contractual relationship with Seawane [Country Club] such that we can tap their grounds people to help with plowing, downed trees, as needed,” Weiss said. added, so that should not be a problem when plowing.
Lee Israel, mayor of Woodsburgh, said, "Our road crew is out working." Residents were informed to keep personal driveways clear of snow and vehicles off the roadways so plowing can be done effectively.
A blizzard warning remained in effect for Long Island through 6 p.m. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s.
The Long Island Rail Road cancelled 20 trains scheduled to run between 3:27 and 6:33 p.m.
Chabad of Hewlett cancelled the Fun and Fruit for Thursday night. It has yet to be rescheduled.
The Town of Hempstead's Town Clerk's office closed at 4:45 p.m. as the extended hour services were cancelled. The town's Department of Senior Enrichment programs and transportation was also cancelled. Visit the town's website at www.toh.li for further information on cancellations and delays.
“Our crews have already spread the town’s new ice-melting brine solution on roadways,” said Town Supervisor Anthony Santino. “And, plow operators are working hard to keep streets safe and passable.”
Nassau County has its non-emergency phone line open. Non-life threatening emergencies – such as downed trees – can be reported to 1-800-315-5153. Residents in an emergency situation should dial 911.
“Nassau County is helping to ensure residents have a safe commute by brining main County roadways, bridges and overpasses to prevent black ice,” said County Executive Ed Mangano. “DPW is at the ready to plow and salt county roadways. Our Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the storm and has put assets in place to assist residents.”
