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New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm
New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm A new predicted track has been released by forecasters for a slow-moving storm that will move from west to east over the weekend. The timing for the storm is late Sunday night, Feb. 12 into Monday morning, Feb. 13. The latest projected path now has the bulk of the system staying south and not affecting areas farther north and inland, though there could be mixed precipitation in the New York City tristate area, according to the National Weather Service. But there's still a chance it could bring a touch of snow at the last minute before heading out to sea, according to AccuWeather.com. "Sh…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY 'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY
'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY This story has been updated. At least 28 people are now confirmed dead in Erie and Niagara counties, where around 4 feet of snowfall, coupled with hurricane-force, lake-effect wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour, have paralyzed the region for the third day. The storm-related death toll in the city of Buffalo is now at 20 people, Buffalo PD spokesman Michael J. DeGeorge said on Monday, Dec. 26. "Unfortunately, we do expect that number (of deaths) to grow," said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, who provided details on some of the newly reported fatalities. They include: A 22-year-o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Ulster, Sullivan Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Ulster, Sullivan
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Ulster, Sullivan With New York combating the first big snowstorm of 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency in the Hudson Valley. On Monday, Feb. 1, Cuomo declared a state of emergency in Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, and three other New York counties as several more inches of snow are expected to fall over the course of the late morning and afternoon. Cuomo also cautioned that the Long Island Expressway, I-84, and other major roadways could face travel bans if snowfall rates reach a rate of two to three inches per hour. A travel advisory has also been …

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by Zak Failla
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Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February
Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February The chances have increased for a potentially major snowstorm that will end the month of January and usher in February, bringing a half-foot or more of accumulation. The storm moving west to east is expected to arrive on Sunday, Jan. 31, and linger into Tuesday, Feb. 2. (See the first image above.) The National Weather Service in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning, Jan. 28 that the storm could bring 6 or more inches of snow to the area late Sunday night into Tuesday.  'Strong Northeast winds, coastal flooding, and beach erosion will be po…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dashcam Video Shows Driver Saving School Kids Stuck On Busy Area Roadway Dashcam Video Shows Driver Saving School Kids Stuck On Busy Area Roadway
Dashcam Video Shows Driver Saving School Kids Stuck On Busy Area Roadway A Good Samaritan in Rockland County came to the rescue of some kids who found themselves in a potentially dangerous situation. Following last week’s snowstorm, more than a foot of snow piled up on some sidewalks in Monsey, making it more difficult to travel by foot. On Friday, Dec. 18, Lipa Rubin was stopped on Main Street near Orchard Street to allow two children to be dismissed from a school bus, one of whom struggled climbing a snowbank to get to the sidewalk as the bus drove off and traffic began flowing again. Rubin could be heard on the dashcam shouting and honking his horn for the …

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by Zak Failla
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NY State Police Sergeant Rescues Man Trapped In Car For 10 Hours With No Heat During Snowstorm NY State Police Sergeant Rescues Man Trapped In Car For 10 Hours With No Heat During Snowstorm
NY State Police Sergeant Rescues Man Trapped In Car For 10 Hours With No Heat During Snowstorm A State Police trooper rescued a man whose car had been buried in the snow for 10 hours. The incident took place on Thursday, Dec. 17, when Sergeant Jason Cawley contacted Tioga County 911 to see if any emergency calls were pending due to the storm, said the New York State Police. Cawley was told they had received a number of 911 calls from a man who had run off the road and needed assistance, but law enforcement in the area had not located the driver. The Sergeant drove to the section of State Route 17C in the town of Owego, in the Campville area, patrolled the area himself but also di…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Cuomo Provides State Of New York In Snowstorm Aftermath Cuomo Provides State Of New York In Snowstorm Aftermath
Cuomo Provides State Of New York In Snowstorm Aftermath Two died and thousands were left without power in New York in the aftermath of Wednesday’s snowstorm, which dumped more than two feet in some parts of the state. During a press briefing held in Ulster County, in Kingston, on Thursday, Dec. 17, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo provided an update on how the state was handling the fallout from the storm as crews continued working to make repairs and clear roads. Cuomo said that utility crews responded to approximately 9,100 power outages, and police said there were more than 600 vehicle crashes. Two storm-related deaths were also reported, though th…

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by Zak Failla
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State Of Emergency Issued By Cuomo In Ulster, Sullivan Following Storm State Of Emergency Issued By Cuomo In Ulster, Sullivan Following Storm
State Of Emergency Issued By Cuomo In Ulster, Sullivan Following Storm A State of Emergency was issued by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for some counties in the Hudson Valley following Wednesday’s snowstorm. During a press briefing in Ulster County on Thursday, Dec. 17, Cuomo announced in Kingston that 18 counties across the state have been placed under a State of Emergency to “allow local government and the state government more flexibility.” Among the 18 counties were Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster, which all saw around a foot or more of snow, potentially with more on the way, Cuomo warned. “There are a lot of people working very hard today to clear t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region 19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region
19-Car Pileup During Height Of Storm Among Hundreds Of Crashes Reported In Region This story has been updated. A 19-car-pileup during the height of the Nor'easter was one of numerous storm-related crashes in the region, although most motorists stayed off roadways. At least six people were injured in the multi-vehicle crash that shut down part of the Henry Hudson Parkway in upper Manhattan Wednesday, Dec. 16 during the evening hours as the snow was beginning to pile-up. On Long Island, it's was a different story during the height of the storm with more than 200 crashes from 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to early Thursday. Officials with the Suffolk County Police said currently …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Nor'easter With Updated Timing For Storm Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Nor'easter With Updated Timing For Storm
Brand-New Snowfall Projections Released For Powerful Nor'easter With Updated Timing For Storm One of the most potent snowstorms in several years is set to slam the area with the brand-new models calling for a foot or more of accumulation for most of the region and wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour that could cause power outages. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 through 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.  Travel could be very difficult to impossible during much of that time frame, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement on the powerful Nor'easter issued early Tuesday, Dec. 15. Generally, total snow ac…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Preliminary Snowfall Projections Released For Potentially Major Midweek Nor'easter Preliminary Snowfall Projections Released For Potentially Major Midweek Nor'easter
Preliminary Snowfall Projections Released For Potentially Major Midweek Nor'easter The first significant snowstorm of the season remains on track for midweek, and now, preliminary snowfall projections have just been released based on the latest forecast models. The time frame for the storm is late Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 16 into early Thursday morning, Dec. 17.  "There is increasing potential for a significant winter storm Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning with heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Monday morning, Dec. 14. The potential blockbu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Separate Chances For Snow Coming, Including Potential Midweek Nor'easter Separate Chances For Snow Coming, Including Potential Midweek Nor'easter
Separate Chances For Snow Coming, Including Potential Midweek Nor'easter A stretch of dry weather will end with a rainy start to the weekend followed by two separate chances for snow, including a possible midweek Nor'easter. Here's the day-by-day outlook. Rain will arrive Saturday morning, Dec. 12, with patchy fog at times. The high temperature will be in the low 50s.  Rain will taper off by late Saturday afternoon, followed by a chance of showers through the evening. The temperature will hold steady in the upper 40s overnight with cloudy skies and scattered showers. It will become partly sunny Sunday, Dec. 13 with the high temperature climbing…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs
Winter Weather Outlook For Region Released By Farmers Almanacs Want an early read on the weather outlook for the winter of 2020-21? There already are two forecasts by a pair of publications with long histories, and they're not exactly in agreement. "If you love the cold of winter, you’re going to love our forecast if you live in the northern half of the country," the Farmers' Almanac said. The Farmers’ Almanac says a major blizzard the second week of February will be among several big storms in our area. “This storm may bring up to 1-2 feet of snow to cities from Washington, D.C. to Boston,” the Farmers' Almanac writes. You can read the Farmers…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year Click here for a new, updated story: Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel Accumulation totals for the first potential snowstorm of the new year have been released. There is increasing confidence for at least moderate snow accumulations Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 into Saturday night, the National Weather Service said. Projected snowfall totals from AccuWeather.com are shown in the first image above: 1 to 3 inches (light blue), 3 to 6 inches (blue) and 6 to 12 inches (dark blue).  Snow is expected to arrive Saturday afte…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Weather Returns With First Snowstorm Of New Year Possible This Week Winter Weather Returns With First Snowstorm Of New Year Possible This Week
Winter Weather Returns With First Snowstorm Of New Year Possible This Week Click here for a new, updated story: Likelihood Increases For First Snowstorm Of New Year It may have seemed like the calendar skipped winter and went straight to spring the last couple of days. But the rest of this week -- and especially toward the weekend -- will serve as a reminder that's it's still very much January. There's a chance for the first snowstorm of the new decade late in the week. Here's what to expect through the end of the week: Monday, Jan. 13: It will be mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 40s.The overnight low temperature will be just above the …

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by Joe Lombardi
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How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Region A strong cold front moving through the area started with a storm system that brought accumulating snow to the region, leading to delayed school starts and some closures on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Here are some selected snowfall totals from the region. Add the total for your town by leaving a comment below. Westchester County Armonk, 2.8 inches, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 North Salem,  3 inches, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Nassau County Manhasset, 1.2 inches, 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Merrick, 1.8 inches, 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 New Hyde Park, 1.0 inches, 5:40 a.m. Wednesday…

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by Daily Voice
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Several Injured In New Paltz After Bus Carrying ‘Billions’ Extras Crashes Several Injured In New Paltz After Bus Carrying ‘Billions’ Extras Crashes
Several Injured In New Paltz After Bus Carrying ‘Billions’ Extras Crashes Eight people were injured when a bus carrying 50 extras for the Showtime series "Billions," slid down an embankment in the area. The crash took place around 10:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2 in Ulster County, on Mountain Rest Road in New Paltz, said New Paltz Police Lt. Robert Lucchesi. According to Lucchesi, the bus was returning from filming when it stopped on the road due to another accident. The driver got off the vehicle to try and help. When he left the bus, it began to slide down an embankment, hitting a vehicle, and then a second before coming to rest at the bottom of a ditch. Of the 50 p…

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by Kathy Reakes