A fierce storm, brought on by a powerful low-pressure system that swept up the Atlantic Coast, dumped an estimated two feet of snow on Bellmore-Merrick from late on Jan. 22 to the early morning of Jan. 24.
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By Scott Brinton
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1/23/16
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Winter's latest storm is causing problems for those still traveling, as the falling snow is causing delays on virtually all means of transportation on Long Island.
As of 7 p.m., all trains on the …
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By Brendan Murray
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3/5/15
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***UPDATE 10:50 A.M.***
As of 10:50 a.m., on-time service had been restored on all Long Island Road Branches. As snow continues to fall, local highways continue to see few delays and the Nassau …
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By Brendan Murray
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3/5/15
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Yes, it’s true! Snow once again blanketed the Bellmore-Merrick community on Thursday, making driving conditions hazardous. As of 8 a.m., roads had been partially plowed, sanded and salted. Town of Hempstead trucks were seen on local roads cleaning up ice- and snow-covered roads, but the job had only just begun.
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By Scott Brinton
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3/5/15
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Snow that began early on Thursday morning has continued, and it is beginning to cause problems for commuters.
As of 9 a.m., four of the Long Island Rail Road Branches are experiencing delays. …
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By Brendan Murray
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3/5/15
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As a result of our recent hit-and-miss dealings with Mother Nature, we need to accept the fact that we can never take her for granted.
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2/5/15
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With a crippling winter storm hanging in the balance, Island Harvest Food Bank, Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization, is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide storm-related emergency food services to Long Island residents.
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By Vanessa Parker
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1/27/15
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Nassau County’s snow plows, salters and sanders were out in force Thursday morning, a county spokesman said, as these vehicles’ operators worked to clear the roadways while thick, wet snowflakes fell rapidly.
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By Brian Racow
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2/13/14
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With PSEG Long Island reporting thousands of power outages as an icy winter storm slams the area, Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray announced Wednesday morning that more than a dozen warming centers would be open and available to residents for the day.
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/5/14
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As snow storms continue to roll in and out of Nassau County, local officials shared storm-related information with residents on Monday. State Sen. Dean Skelos, like other representatives on the state, county and town and city level, said he encourages Long Islanders to keep the phone numbers listed below handy so they know what agencies to contact for storm-related information or services.
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By Julie Mansmann
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2/3/14
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