Long Islanders looking to travel by train may have encountered limited or suspended service Saturday, as the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) continues to clean up the snow and ice Winter Storm …
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/9/13
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Shoveling time for homeowners begins.
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2/9/13
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm has brought heavy snow and high winds to parts of New York State. A state of emergency mobilizes resources to local governments that otherwise are restricted to state use only and allows the Governor to suspend laws and regulations that would impede rapid response. The disaster declaration is in effect for the following counties: Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester.
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2/8/13
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A major winter storm dubbed "Nemo" slammed into Long Island’s South Shore Friday into Saturday morning, Feb. 8 to 9, and dumped anywhere from eight to 14 inches of snow on Bellmore-Merrick.
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By Scott Brinton
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2/8/13
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UPDATE: Residents were startled at the sudden flash of lightning and clap of thunder shortly before 8 p.m. on Tuesday when round two of the today's storm announced itself, bringing with it sleet and wind. Residents woke up to more than a foot of snow.
the National Weather Service reports an average of 13.3 inches of snow fell on Long Island.
Public school in our area are closed. Nassau Community College announced a late start for 1 p.m.
Officials advise people to only travel in an emergency. Kennedy airport was closed Thursday morning, but will reopen later.
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By Mary Malloy
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1/26/11
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When Bellmore and Merrick residents awoke on Wednesday morning, they found –– much to their relief –– that, no, they had not been pounded by another blizzard. Instead, an overnight storm blanketed the community with three to five inches of fresh powder.
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By Scott Brinton and David Weingrad
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1/12/11
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With a major winter storm looming for New York’s metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs, including Long Island, the Town of Hempstead has been taking steps to make sure its snow removal …
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By Jackie Nash and Lee Landor
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1/11/11
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The National Weather Service has issued a storm watch for our area for late Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon.
Snow is predicted to be heavy at times, with accumulations of six to 12 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. Winds gusts can hit 25 TO 35 MPH, and visibility will be under a quarter mile at times.
Travel will be hazardous from Tuesday night through the daytime Wednesday.
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Mary Malloy
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1/10/11
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Traffic Advisory from Nassau County Police:
BANDS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH AROUND 10 AM. SNOWFALL RATES OF 1 TO 2 INCHES PER HOUR ARE EXPECTED DURING THIS …
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12/27/10
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Almost a week after a blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow in our area, residents were still trying get back to normal.
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By Mary Malloy
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12/27/10
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