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"Winter Weather Advisory" ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect until midnight EST tonight... ...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in New York has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow...which is in effect until midnight EST tonight. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. * Locations...Fairfield County and New Haven County in southwest Connecticut and western Suffolk County in southeast New York. * Hazard types...periods of snow and blowing snow. * Accumulations...additional snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. * Winds...northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Visibilities...1 mile or less at times. * Temperatures...around 20. * Timing...this evening. * Impacts...hazardous travel continues. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. -- Tuesday Jan.27 15,04:00 PM Weather  |  LIRR  |  Traffic  |  Traffic Cams |  Weather News

 

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NCPD Officers Walk Parents Through Birthing Baby During Blizzard

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
The Emergency Ambulance Bureau reports the details of a childbirth that occurred on Monday, January 26, 2015 in Manhasset.

Islip Animal Shelter Closed

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
Islip Animal Shelter Closed due to weather.

New York State Teachers Express Their Frustrations

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
Public school teachers and allies voice concerns with Governor Cuomo’s education proposals.

Town of Islip: Tuesday Winter Storm Update

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
As of Noon on January 26th the town of Islip has been in a state of emergency.

PSEG Long Island: Storm Update - January 27, 2015 9 AM

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
PSEG Long Island is reporting that, as of 9:00 a.m. ET, 150 of its 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways are without power – with restoration expected today.

Upcoming Groundhog’s Day Events on LI

By Wendy LJanuary 27, 2015
Groundhog's Day is Monday, February 2nd! Catch Long Island's groundhogs Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal and check out the other upcoming Groundhog's Day events.

Governor Cuomo Holds Morning Storm Briefing

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today held a morning storm briefing to discuss the winter storm.

Stuck Indoors, Get a Jump on Spring Cleaning

By Wendy LJanuary 27, 2015
Now's the perfect time to get a jump start on spring cleaning when you're stuck indoors and the kids are home with school closed.

Travel Ban Lifted in Nassau, Blizzard Warning Remains in Effect in Suffolk

By Eric AndersonJanuary 27, 2015
The National Weather Service declared “white out conditions” expected throughout Tuesday.

Town of Islip: Please Remove Cars From Streets

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
As the blizzard continues, the Islip Town Board reminds residents that parking vehicles on TOWN roadways is PROHIBITED DURING SNOW EMERGENCIES, and that cars can be parked on lawns.

PSEG Long Island: Storm Update - January 27, 2015 3:30 AM

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
The first significant winter weather event of 2015 is having a limited impact on customers across PSEG Long Island’s service territory.

Teen Killed in Huntington Sledding Accident

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating a sledding incident during which a teen was killed in Huntington last night.

Snow Totals for Long Island: Juno Leaves Almost Two Feet of Snow from Nassau to the East End

By Chelsea TriolaJanuary 27, 2015
Snow is still falling this morning, adding to the almost two feet of snow Long Island experienced during the night!

Governor Cuomo Issues Tuesday Morning Storm Update

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
Travel Ban for Hudson Valley, Nassau County, and New York City Lifted Effective 7:30AM.

Crime Report: New Hyde Park Gas Station Robbery

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
The Third Squad reports the details of a Robbery that occurred on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:45 p.m. in New Hyde Park.

Crime Report: Details of Thomaston Gas Station Robbery

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 27, 2015
The Third Squad reports the details of a Robbery that occurred on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 6:20 p.m. in Thomaston.

National Grid Prepared for Major Winter Storm

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 26, 2015
National Grid crews are prepared for winter storm Juno, which is expected to bear down on the region beginning later today and continuing through Wednesday morning.

Governor Cuomo Announces Travel Ban in 13 Downstate Counties Effective at 11 PM Tonight

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 26, 2015
MTA Completely Closing all Public Transit Systems at 11PM.

Town of Islip Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Winter Storm

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 26, 2015
January 27th Town Board Meeting Cancelled.

NFPA Urges Public to Keep Fire Safety in Mind as Winter Storm Juno Fast Approaches

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 26, 2015
Home heating equipment is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire deaths.
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NCPD Officers Walk Parents Through Birthing Baby During Blizzard

By Long Island News & PRs 1 hour, 57 minutes ago.

Islip Animal Shelter Closed

By Long Island News & PRs 2 hours, 7 minutes ago.

New York State Teachers Express Their Frustrations

By Long Island News & PRs 2 hours, 21 minutes ago.

Town of Islip: Tuesday Winter Storm Update

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PSEG Long Island: Storm Update - January 27, 2015 9 AM

By Long Island News & PRs 3 hours, 12 minutes ago.
 
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