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"Winter Storm Watch" ...Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon... * locations...metropolitan northeast New Jersey...New York City and Long Island. * Hazard types...snow...with a period of freezing rain and sleet. * Accumulations...snow and sleet accumulation of 5 to 10 inches...along with less than a tenth of an inch of ice. * Winds...northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Temperatures...in the mid 20s to the mid 30s. * Visibilities...one quarter to one half mile at times. * Timing...Sunday night and Monday. * Impacts...hazardous travel due to reduced visibilities and significant snow...sleet and ice accumulations. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. -- Saturday Jan.31 15,12:48 PM Weather  |  LIRR  |  Traffic  |  Traffic Cams |  Weather News

 

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Second Winter Storm Set to Hit Long Island Sunday Evening into Monday Afternoon

By Kelly TennyJanuary 31, 2015
It looks like all this snowfall isn't over yet for Long Island!

There's No Fun Like Snow Fun - Different Ways to Have a Blast in the Snow

By Lyndsay McCabeJanuary 31, 2015
Ban boredom with these fresh ideas for snow fun!

Festivals & Fairs Happening on Long Island this Season

By Eric AndersonJanuary 31, 2015
Music, food, beer, arts and more! There are many different kinds of events happening over the next few months.

LongIsland.com’s 2015 February Family Fun Guide: Celebrating the Super Bowl, Black History Month, Valentine’s Day & more!

By Kelly TennyJanuary 31, 2015
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it is certainly not a month with nothing to do! Check out all of the great things to do this February on Long Island!

Huntington Arts Council Announces High Arts Showcase XI

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 30, 2015
he Huntington Arts Council is proud to announce the High Arts Showcase XI.

Romantic Surprises Your Special Someone Will Love

By Kelly TennyJanuary 30, 2015
Surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with one of these romantic gestures & gifts!

Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta Applauds Boy Scout Troop 125’s Newest Eagle Scout Thomas Kowalski of Commack

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 30, 2015
Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta recognized Thomas Kowalski of Boy Scout Troop 125 for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout at his recent Court of Honor at the Commack United Methodist Church.

An Evening with Kal Penn at Adelphi University

By Kali ChanJanuary 30, 2015
Actor Kal Penn will speak at Adelphi University, drawing from his experience in politics and the arts.

African American Read-In at Adelphi University

By Kali ChanJanuary 30, 2015
Adelphi University will host a reading of works by African American authors.

Plainview Hospital: Please Help Rebuild Long Island's Blood Supply

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 30, 2015
Winter Storm Juno Cancels Record Number of Blood Drives, More than 3,000 Units Lost This Week.

Photograph of First African-American NYPD Officer Killed in Line of Duty Displayed at the Museum of the City of New York

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 30, 2015
On view now through March 1, 2015.

PSEG Long Island Announces February 2015 Power Supply Charge

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 30, 2015
February’s Power Supply Charge Down 1.3 Percent from January.

SCPD Crime Alert: Information Sought About Yaphank Pedestrian Hit & Run

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 30, 2015
SCPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the driver of an SUV that struck a pedestrian and fled the scene in Yaphank last week.

Copiague Woman Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Plow

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 30, 2015
Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a crash that seriously injured a woman in Copiague last evening.

Hempstead Man Arrested for Killing Victim in Botched Mugging

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 30, 2015
Third Squad detectives report the details of an arrest for attempted murder and robbery that occurred in Hempstead on Saturday, 01/03/15 at 10:00 P.M.

Queens Woman Arrested for Cashing Forged Checks at Nassau Banks

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 30, 2015
The Major Case Bureau reports the arrest of a Queens woman for possessing forged instruments that occurred in Island Park and Oceanside on Thursday, 01/29/15 at 1:00 P.M. and 1:45 P.M., respectively.

Governor Cuomo Highlights Dramatic Reduction in DMV Wait Times

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 29, 2015
Wait Times Average 30 Minutes at State-Run Offices, Down from 72 Minutes in 2013.

Two Men Arrested for Dix Hills Gas Station Robbery

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 29, 2015
Suffolk County Police today arrested two men for robbing a gas station in Dix Hills early this morning.

10th Annual Act of Kindness

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 29, 2015
Port Jefferson Middle School Talent Show to Benefit Friends of Karen.

Free Adoptions for the First 49 Adopters & Other Adoption Specials at North Shore Animal League America for Hallmark Channel's Kitten Bowl II

By Long Island News & PRsJanuary 29, 2015
Adoptable kittens featured in scrimmage at our Kitten Bowl Training Camp.
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Huntington Arts Council Announces High Arts Showcase XI

By Long Island News & PRs 22 hours, 12 minutes ago.

Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta Applauds Boy Scout Troop 125’s Newest...

By Long Island News & PRs 1 day ago.

An Evening with Kal Penn at Adelphi University

By Kali Chan 2 days, 1 hour ago.

African American Read-In at Adelphi University

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Plainview Hospital: Please Help Rebuild Long Island's Blood Supply

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