More than 100 snow plows patrolled Nassau County’s roadways Monday night, rendering the roads passable for those who “need to get somewhere,” said Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano. Still, he asked residents to avoid unnecessary driving and “exercise caution” if they venture out.
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By Brian Racow
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1/27/15
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Hempstead town crews were still digging out local roadways early Tuesday after the first major snowfall in the area this year. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning from 1 p.m. …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/27/15
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With the first major local snowstorm brewing, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has declared a state of emergency in the region. Murray announced that America’s largest township was in a …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/26/15
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Town of Hempstead officials canceled several programs and meetings in advance of a major snowstorm. Several programs and meetings spanning across departments slated for the next several days were …
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By Julie Mansmann
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1/26/15
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So, how about this winter?
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2/21/14
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Here we are in late February, yet winter’s end is not yet in sight. Thankfully, a thaw is forecasted for this weekend, but there is little assurance that we are out of the very active pattern of storms bringing snow, sleet, freezing rain and miserably cold temperatures to our region.
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By Mayor Ed Fare
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2/19/14
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PSEG Long Island is preparing for another storm expected to bring a mix of snow and rain early Thursday morning through Friday, with potential wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour.
As of 6:15 …
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By John Maher
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2/14/14
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The start of Valley Stream public schools will be delayed on Friday, Feb. 14.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/13/14
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Although snowfall gave way to rain and sleet at midday on Thursday, Town of Hempstead crews were anticipating working into the night to battle what officials described as a long and constantly changing winter …
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/13/14
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Unlike a few other storms this winter, Valley Stream residents and fellow Long Islanders had several days to prepare for this latest in a seemingly unending spate of winter blasts.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/13/14
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