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A Few Clouds Blizzard blankets West Hempstead
Heavy snow and high winds have barreled into Long Island and in West Hempstead with accumulations of 8 to 11 inches expected, along with winds gusting to 45 mph. A winter storm warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of an emergency that began at 8 p.m. on Friday. The Long Island Rail Road is shut down, and could remain out of service until the Monday morning rush hour, MTA officials said.
Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin said crew are ready to plow the town's 1,200 miles of roadway. "This winter storm is serious and we advise residents to try to stay home and refrain from driving as our region gets hit with heavy snow and strong winds," Clavin said.
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