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According to Villafane, the village estimates it received more than 12 inches of snow. Roughly 12 inches have been recorded in Glen Cove, according to the National Weather Service. Sea Cliff DPW crews worked through the night and resumed after a break at 6:30 a.m.
"I took a tour of the village between 6:30 and 7," Villafane wrote in a statement. "and was impressed with the state of the major roadways." She added that less traveled roads had also received several passes throughout the storm.
Crews are continuing the cleanup. "I would ask again," Villafane wrote. "our residents to be mindful of the plow, keep their cars off the street."
Sea Cliff Village Hall and the village library are closed today.
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As of roughly 2 p.m., 5.7 inches of snow have been recorded in Glen Head.
Nassau Inter-County Express has announced that bus service will be suspended as of 3 p.m. Sunday. NICE will continue to assess conditions into Monday morning to determine when it is safe to resume service. Strategic Relations Manager Mark L. Smith wrote in a media release that when service resumes, passengers should expect delays and detours Monday morning, especially on the North Shore.
Riders can check their bus status on the NICE Go mobile app or at www.nicebus.com.
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North Shore Central School District has announced closure of all schools in the district on Monday. All activities are cancelled, and students will not engage in remote learning.
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Plows in Sea Cliff have limited visibility. Residents are advised by Villafane to remain on sidewalks and avoid walking down the middle of the road.
Sea Cliff's Monday garbage pickup has been cancelled.
With the possibility of at least 8 to 12 inches of snow falling across Long Island, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning. Snow began falling in Nassau County at roughly 5:30 a.m.
The Village of Sea Cliff issued a winter storm advisory Friday available on the village website notifying residents of expectations of storm conditions and what to do to stay safe. The storm is expected to be most intense during the day Sunday into Sunday night. Sleet and freezing rain are also possible Sunday night.
Residents are advised against taking unnecessary car trips until the storm has passed and roads have been cleared. Roads are expected to be icy and visibility reduced. To make roads safer and easier to plow, the village is instructing residents to pull cars into their driveways instead of parking on the street.
Sea Cliff’s Department of Public Works began plowing at roughly 6:15 a.m. They will continue plowing and sanding until the storm is over and roads are clear. According to Mayor Elena Villafane, workers started preparing last week, ensuring all machinery, equipment and vehicles were in storm ready condition. The village received a salt delivery last week and expects another on Monday.
“I am very thankful for the diligence and dedication that our workers show in these dangerous times,” Villafane wrote in a statement. “While we sit in our homes, snug and warm, these guys are out there for extended periods of time exposed to incredibly harsh temperatures and difficult driving conditions.”
Downed wires and power outages are possible during the storm. The village instructs residents to keep their distance from downed wires and report any to PSEG Long Island at 800-490-0075. The power utility put out a notice Thursday saying it is prepared to respond safely to outages. Outages can be reported via phone, the PSEG mobile app, texting OUT to 773454 or online at psegliny.com/outages.
Updates are also available on social media and via the MyPower outage map at mypowermap.psegliny.com.
When it is safe, Sea Cliff residents are encouraged by the village to clear snow around fire hydrants and on sidewalks, especially at corners and crosswalks.
Monday garbage collection may be cancelled or delayed depending on the status of the storm and cleanup.
In addition to the advisory on the village website, the village has sent an emergency Sea Cliff Circle email and posted on Facebook with precautions for residents to take.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has declared a state of emergency.
"We are preparing for the worst," Blakeman said on Friday, noting that the county warming center at 1200 Old Country Road in Westbury will be stocked with blankets, ready meals and other necessities.
The center will be open "until we determine the cold is gone," he added. It is open today and is monitored 24/7.
Gov. Kathu Hochul declared a state of emergency on Friday.
The snow is forecasted to be heavy through Monday afternoon.
“Stay home on Sunday if you can,” Blakeman said in a news release. “We're talking about significant snow. We're talking about whiteouts. We're talking about freezing weather and wind. If you don't absolutely have to go out on Sunday, please stay home."
The Long Island Rail Road will run on a modified Sunday schedule, officials said. There will be half-hourly service on the Babylon Branch. There will be no service between Ronkonkoma and Greenport, hourly service on the Port Washington Branch and between New York City and Huntington on the Port Jefferson Branch.
On Monday, the LIRR will operate a regular Sunday schedule.
Crews will be out across the service territory working to keep trains moving with equipment on hand to be able to respond quickly as conditions warrant. Workers will also proactively de-ice station walkways and platforms.
De-icing trains will be running to keep third rails clear of snow and ice, while crews are strategically positioned throughout the system helping to keep switches clear and operable. In addition, switch heaters will be activated to prevent track switches from freezing using natural gas burners and electrical heating elements.
Blakeman has issued a statement regarding travelers stranded abroad, saying some “are being taken advantage of with price gouging and a lack of accommodations for families who are unable to return home from foreign countries. I am alerting our federal officials and asking that foreign governments are warned to protect our citizens until it is possible for them to return home."
