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Here's Timing For Storm Packed With Snow, Ice That Will Cause Slippery Travel In Northeast
A sprawling winter storm moving from the south will bring a mix of snow and sleet, causing hazardous travel across the Northeast.
Regional Impact, Timing
Maryland-Virginia: Precipitation begins around 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts: Snow and sleet expected to start between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11.
While the heaviest snowfall is expected south of Washington, DC, the storm will still cause slick travel throughout the region.
“The storm will not have enough time to throw heavy snow through the coastal Nort…
This Virus With No Vaccine Causes Symptoms Similar To Cold: Here's What To Know
A virus causing cold-like symptoms is making its seasonal rounds, and health officials are urging everyone to take preventive measures.
With no vaccines or specific treatments currently available, vigilance is key to avoiding infection of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is key.
HMPV, according to the Cleveland Clinic, usually causes symptoms similar to a cold, such as coughing, a runny nose, or a sore throat.
However, certain groups—young children, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems—are at higher risk for severe complications, including lung infe…
2nd Prostitution Raid In Hours Leads To More Arrests At Long Island Spas: Police
Two women have been charged with prostitution, criminal nuisance, and unauthorized practice of a profession following a raid at a Smithtown massage parlor, Suffolk County Police announced.
The investigation into Yan Yang Spa, located at 172 Terry Road, began after numerous community complaints, police said in a release on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers and Fourth Squad detectives, alongside the Town of Smithtown Fire Marshal, executed the raid at 4:35 p.m.
Two women were arrested in connection with the investigation:
Fen Xu, 46, of Fl…
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In Mid-Atlantic
Kohl’s announced Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 27 underperforming stores, including locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as part of its 2025 real estate changes.
The closures are expected to be finalized by April 2025 and are part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its store portfolio while adapting to evolving consumer trends. Among the affected locations are stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
Pennsylvania
Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd.
New Jersey
East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd.
Massachusetts
Stoug…
Mall Brand Merger: JCPenney Unites With Forever 21, Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers Operator
JCPenney is merging with a company that owns several other retailers that have also struggled as malls have declined in popularity across the U.S.
The 123-year-old department store chain and SPARC Group have combined to form Catalyst Brands, the new company said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. SPARC Group is the operator of stores including Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Forever 21, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
Former JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen will become the CEO of Catalyst Brands, which boasts more than $9 billion of revenue and about 60,000 employees at …
Long Island Man With 'Giant Heart' Killed By Driver Going 121 MPH
A West Babylon man with a "giant heart" will be laid to rest in the Dominican Republic after a driver speeding at 121 mph struck and killed him on the Southern State Parkway.
Reynaldo Collado, 49, was tragically killed on Sept. 22, 2024, when his vehicle was struck by Felix Jose Pantaleon Tavarez, 22, who faces manslaughter and related charges for the crash.
Loved ones are honoring Collado's memory through a GoFundMe campaign, which has raised $8,798 of its $20,000 goal to cover funeral costs and transport his remains. Visitation services for Reynaldo Collado were held on Sept. 30, 2…
'Everything's Gone': Deadly LA Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Homes, Causing Apocalyptic Scenes
As wind-whipped wild fires spreading over thousands of acres ravage Los Angeles, many have shared their devastating experiences on social media, including a host of celebrities.
The first blaze erupted late Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Since then, hundreds of homes have been reduced to ashes, entire neighborhoods destroyed, and thousands evacuated. Over 1,000 structures and 25,000 acres have been destroyed.
Panicked motorists abandoned vehicles in streets as they rushed to flee the inferno in apocalyptic scenes that seemed like something in…
Adelphi Hall Of Famer, Former Knicks Exec Chris Bernard Dies, 47
Chris Bernard, a Bergen County, NJ dad, former Adelphi University Hall of Fame basketball star and CEO who once worked in a VP role for the NY Knicks, has died. He was 47 years old.
As of Wednesday, Jan. 8, more than $220,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched to support Chris' wife, Amanda, and their three children, Roman, Jude, and Chloe, of Englewood. The campaign was launched by Dan Gladstone, a senior VP at the National Basketball Players Association.
Chris' death spread shock and sadness through the basketball community on a national level.
Tom Thibodeau on the passing of…
Driver Hit 121 MPH Before Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash: Suffolk County DA
A Lindenhurst man reached speeds of 121 mph before causing a crash that killed a West Babylon man and injured four others on the Southern State Parkway, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
Felix Jose Pantaleon Tavarez, 22, was allegedly driving recklessly in his 2014 Honda Civic westbound near North Babylon on Sept. 22, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Investigators said Pantaleon Tavarez was weaving through lanes, recording himself on his cellphone, and driving at an excessive speed when he rear-ended a 2009 Honda CRV near exit 39S, cau…
Bloody Children Flee Home Calling 911 After Man Slashes Mom: Nassau Police
A Uniondale man is accused of slashing a woman with a knife and attacking a child who tried to intervene, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
Milton Mendez, 45, was arrested after a violent altercation in a Uniondale home that unfolded late Tuesday night, authorities said.
The incident began around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 7, when Mendez and a 39-year-old woman began arguing inside the residence. The argument escalated, and Mendez allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife, slashing the woman multiple times in the face and hands, causing significant blood loss, according to detecti…
'The Penguin', Filmed In NY, Earns Golden Globe Award For Best Actor In Limited Series
With Yonkers transforming into Gotham for “The Penguin,” Colin Farrell’s Golden Globe-winning role has solidified Westchester’s place in Hollywood’s spotlight.
Farrell, age 48, won Best Actor in a Limited Series for his performance in "The Penguin" at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held on Sunday, Jan. 5.
The miniseries, a spinoff of the 2022 film "The Batman," was nominated for a total of three Golden Globes. Several scenes for the show, which centers on iconic Batman villain The Penguin (otherwise known as Oswald "Oz" Cobb), were filmed within the city of Yonkers, parts of which…
Teen Killed, Firefighter Injured In Nassau County House Fire
An 18-year-old man was killed, and a firefighter was injured in a house fire in Valley Stream, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
The victim, identified as Sarabraj Singh of India, was found inside a Keller Street home near North Grove Street that was fully engulfed in flames at 11:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, according to Nassau County Police.
The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department was notified of the fire at 11:25 a.m. Upon their arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke coming from the home and transmitted a Signal 10 “Working Fire,” prompting mutual aid from surrounding comm…
Former MLB, Long Island Ducks Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate'
Brian Matusz, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 37.
The Orioles announced Matusz's death on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The cause of his death wasn't immediately known.
The Cave Creek, Arizona, native was selected by the O's with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft.
"A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched," the Orioles said in a Facebook post. "He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, wa…
Homeless Woman Tased During Nassau County Walmart Robbery With Accomplice: Police
A homeless woman was tased and her accomplice arrested after a robbery and physical altercation at a Walmart in Uniondale, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
Anya Slater, 20, and Thomas Belajonas, 21, of North Merrick, are facing multiple charges after allegedly robbing the Walmart at 1123 Jerusalem Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m., according to detectives from the First Squad.
Slater was reportedly caught stealing merchandise and became physically combative with three store employees, officers said. Responding police attempted to arrest Slater, but she resisted, leading off…
