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From left, Xavier David, Maceo Barry and Nicholas Vecchiano enjoyed sledding during a snow day in January.

Schools decide: snow days, or virtual learning?

After New York City Public schools made the decision earlier this month to no longer have snow days — and instead decided to opt for virtual learning — parents, teachers and students on Long … more

By Mallory Wilson | 9/29/22

Schools are right to resurrect the snow day

Journalist and bestselling author Susan Orlean once described a snow day as “literally and figuratively” something that “falls from the sky — unbidden — and seems like a thing of wonder.” more

9/15/22

Jack, left, 8, and Michael Llewellyn, 9, couldn’t help but laugh as their brother, Sean, 6, took the perfect opportunity to chow down on some snow.

Massive nor’easter sweeps across the North Shore

A massive nor'easter out of the west swept across Long Island early Monday, and prognosticators say it could drop up to a foot or more of snow across the area by Tuesday, with wind gusts expected to … more

By Mike Conn and Scott Brinton | 2/1/21

Baldwin residents on Green Place worked to clear the snow from their driveways.

Nor’easter blows through Baldwin

A powerful nor'easter whipped across Nassau County, dumping 3 to 6 inches of snow on the South Shore and 4 to 8 on the North Shore. The snow, at times, mixed with light rain, leaving a thin sheen of … more

By Bridget Downes and Scott Brinton | 12/17/20

Levittown Schools, such as Salk Middle School, will be open on May 25 and 29.

Seaford, Wantagh, Levittown schools announce make-up days

Sorry kids, your March snow days are going to cut into your spring or summer breaks. more

By James Mattone | 3/26/18

Bellmore-Merrick schools closed because of snow Feb. 5

Owing to severe winter weather conditions, schools throughout Bellmore-Merrick were closed on Friday, Feb. 5. Forecasters were predicting three to six inches of snow. more

2/5/16

Valley Stream schools closed Thursday

Valley Stream's public schools will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 13 because of the winter storm. This affects all four districts. more

2/13/14

Valley Stream plows were out in full force on Feb. 3 as a storm dropped about eight inches of snow.

Snow costs pile up in Valley Stream

Few Long Islanders will argue that this has been a rough winter. After a few dustings of snow in December, several major storms have pounded the region since the calendar rolled over to 2014, and that has had an impact on local schools and municipalities. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/12/14

Five to eight inches was expected to fall across the Bellmore-Merrick area on Feb. 3. Above, a couple on Merrick Avenue in downtown Merrick around 8:30 a.m.

Snow blankets Bellmore-Merrick –– again –– all schools closed

Once again this winter, snow has blanketed Bellmore-Merrick, making driving conditions hazardous for commuters. Roads were passable during the morning commute, but snow-covered and slushy. The afternoon commute is expected to be more treacherous, as snow piles up throughout the day. Forecasters expect five to eight inches of heavy, “wet” snow by day’s end. more

By Scott Brinton | 2/3/14

In wake of storm, schools need relief

Among the many temporary casualties of Hurricane Sandy was Long Island’s educational system, with most schools shutting down for a week or longer. more

11/23/12

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