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Winter's Revenge: Arctic Blast Will Bring Chance For Snow In Parts Of Northeast Winter's Revenge: Arctic Blast Will Bring Chance For Snow In Parts Of Northeast
Winter's Revenge: Arctic Blast Will Bring Chance For Snow In Parts Of Northeast A blast of Arctic air from Canada will move into the Northeast this weekend, leading to a plunge in temperatures and snow showers in parts of the region. Call it winter's revenge on the first full weekend of spring, which sprung this past Sunday, March 20. "While this may not be the final blast of winter-like cold for the Northeast, it will certainly pack some punch," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson. Following the departure of a strong storm system that has now pushed off the East Coast, skies will gradually clear during the day Friday, March 25, which will be brisk an…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Venomous 'Parachuting' Spider Species From Asia Headed To East Coast Venomous 'Parachuting' Spider Species From Asia Headed To East Coast
Venomous 'Parachuting' Spider Species From Asia Headed To East Coast A hoard of new eight-legged neighbors will soon be parachuting toward the East Coast as the Joro spider begins making its march toward the region. The invasive species - dubbed “parachuting” for its distinct look and mode of transportation - has already begun making its mark in the south, is expected to begin migrating north, according to a newly released study. Joro spiders have two ways of travel, by hitching a ride on humans or cargo, or by “ballooning up
“ and generating silk threads that can be used as “parachutes” to use the wind to traverse the environment. Joro spider.Wikimedia…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Discount Supermarket Chain To Open New Location In Hudson Valley Discount Supermarket Chain To Open New Location In Hudson Valley
Discount Supermarket Chain To Open New Location In Hudson Valley A popular discount supermarket chain is coming to the Hudson Valley. The new market, Lidl (pronounced Lee-dull), which could open by the end of the year in Rockland County has received Planning Board approval from Orangetown to build in the Tappan Plaza, said Orangetown Supervisor Teresas Kenny. The German-owned company has also been issued a demolition permit to remove the portion of the building where the former Bon FahyrBuffet/Duke Ocean Grill had been located, Kenny said. The new building will be constructed as a free-standing building, she added. "I am hopeful that it opens by the en…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Storm System Could Bring Snowfall On Super Bowl Sunday: Here's The Latest New Storm System Could Bring Snowfall On Super Bowl Sunday: Here's The Latest
New Storm System Could Bring Snowfall On Super Bowl Sunday: Here's The Latest Updated story: First Snowfall Predictions Released For Possible Super Bowl Sunday Storm Forecasters are monitoring the potential for a winter storm that could bring a new round of snowfall to the region. The current time frame for the system is on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, according to AccuWeather.com. “The antennas are still up for an East Coast storm on Sunday and Monday,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. According to the National Weather Service, there will a chance for snow starting in the early morning hours on Sunday. It's too early to predi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest
Forecasters Monitoring Potential For New Winter Storm: Here's The Latest Updated story: First Snowfall Predictions Released For Possible Super Bowl Sunday Storm Forecasters are monitoring the potential for a new winter storm.  The current time frame for the system Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13 into Valentine's Day on Monday, Feb. 14, according to AccuWeather.com. “The antennas are still up for an East Coast storm on Sunday and Monday,” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. According to the National Weather Service, there will a chance for snow starting in the early morning hours on Sunday. It's too early to predict potential sno…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages
Nor'easter: Snowfall Totals Adjusted Again; Here Are Areas Most At Risk For Power Outages A powerful Nor'easter with the potential to bring more than two feet of snowfall in parts of the region is strengthening as it barrels up the East Coast. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings covering around 70 million are in effect through early Saturday night, Jan. 29.  Snow will continue into the evening with very cold conditions. Brisk and gusty north-northwest winds with gusts averaging around 40 miles per hour with stronger gusts closer to the coast will cause blowing and drifting of snow and could bring down tree branches, leading to power outages, the National Weather …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing
Nor'easter: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing The projected track of a blockbuster Nor'easter on target to slam the region has shifted toward the coast, leading to an area in projected snowfall totals increasing, and as much as 36 inches of accumulation is now possible in some spots. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings are now covering 65 million along the East Coast from early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  "Numerous hazards are likely from heavy snow, with significant accumulations across eastern Long Island/New England, to gusty winds and coastal issues," the Nat…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region
Significant Differences Emerge In Models For Nor'easter Taking Aim On Region Updated story - Nor'easter Nears: Track Shifts For Blockbuster Storm With Projected Snowfall Totals Increasing There's uncertainty surrounding the projected track, speed, and strength of a Nor'easter on target to hit the region. Winter advisories, watches, and warnings are now covering 34 million along the East Coast from early Friday evening, Jan. 28 before pushing off the coast early Saturday evening, Jan. 29.  "At this time, heavy snow, gusty winds, and coastal hazards are possible from North Carolina to New England with the most significant impacts in eastern New England,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potential Increases For Major Storm Later This Week: Here's The Latest Potential Increases For Major Storm Later This Week: Here's The Latest
Potential Increases For Major Storm Later This Week: Here's The Latest Updated story: * Snowfall Projections For Major Storm * The first snowfall projections have now been released for a major storm on target to hit the Northeast at the end of the week.  The chance has increased for a potentially major storm sweeping through the Northeast at the end of the week. "The time of the year and the current pattern is ripe for an East Coast snowstorm this weekend," said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno. The current projected time frame for the storm is Friday night, Jan. 28 into Saturday night, Jan. 29. "There is the potential for a …

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by Joe Lombardi
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As Major Storm Takes Aim On Parts Of East Coast, Here's What's In Store For This Region As Major Storm Takes Aim On Parts Of East Coast, Here's What's In Store For This Region
As Major Storm Takes Aim On Parts Of East Coast, Here's What's In Store For This Region As a major winter storm takes aim on parts of the East Coast, a bitter blast of Arctic air accompanied by strong winds will make it feel like it's around zero in this region. Friday, Jan. 21 will become mostly sunny with a high temperature in the low 20s and wind-chill values between zero and 10 degrees as winds gust up to 20 miles per hour. (See the first image above.) "Be sure to wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves to minimize exposure to the wind," the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued early Friday morning. The storm Friday into Saturday, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel
Snowfall Projections Climb As Storm Slams Region, Causing School Closures, Hazardous Travel Projected snowfall totals climbed again as a winter storm causing hazardous driving conditions and school closures throughout the Northeast has spread across the region. The storm system arrived late Thursday night, Jan. 6, and is expected to push off the East Coast by around midday Friday, Jan. 7. By 7 a.m. Friday, many areas had already reported seeing 6 inches of accumulations. In Columbia, Connecticut, located in Tolland County, 12 inches had already fallen by around daybreak Friday with the snow described as fluffy and picturesque. Travel has become very hazardous across all area road…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Large Holiday Gatherings Are Not Safe — Even With Booster, Fauci Says COVID-19: Large Holiday Gatherings Are Not Safe — Even With Booster, Fauci Says
Covid-19: Large Holiday Gatherings Are Not Safe — Even With Booster, Fauci Says The nation’s top infectious disease expert is cautioning Americans against hosting large holiday parties or gatherings due to the increasing threat of the Omicron COVID-19 variant of the virus, even if precautions are taken. Dr. Anthony Fauci said that it's reasonable for Americans vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 can be with family over the holidays but attending large gatherings is not safe, even for those who received a booster dose. Fauci’s statement comes as the country is facing a winter surge of new COVID-19 infections amid the spread of the Omicron variant. “There are many …

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by Zak Failla