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Quick-Moving New Winter Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To These Parts Of Region
Parts of the region are expected to see a mix of snow, sleet, and rain from a quick-moving winter storm overnight.
The time frame for the system is late Monday night, March 6 into early Tuesday morning, March 7, according to the National Weather Service.
The current projected track for the system has been trending south, with New York City and parts of Long Island now expected to see some snowfall, according to the National Weather Service. (See the first image above.)
"Snow amounts should stay under 0.5 inches, but local higher amounts of about an inch are possible," the weather service s…
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Breakdown By Community
After seeing a slight reprieve, the positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island has surged past 5.50 percent as New York contends with new cases of the virus rapidly spreading across the state.
On Long Island, the average seven-day average positive percentage of those tested in Nassau and Suffolk dipped from 5.72 percent on Friday, April 15 to 5.41 percent the following day, up to 5.46 percent on Sunday, April 17, before spiking to 5.55 on Monday, April 18, according to the state Department of Health.
Statewide, during that same span, the average positivity rate rose from 4.78 percent t…
Warnings, Advisories Issued As Storm Bringing Snow, Ice, 50 MPH Winds Takes Aim On Region
Warnings and advisories are in effect as a potent, fast-moving storm that will bring a mix of snow, significant icing, heavy rain, and damaging gusty winds takes aim on the region.
The time frame for the storm is after nightfall Sunday, Jan. 16 into Monday afternoon, Jan. 17 on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
After a frigid start with single-digit temperatures in the morning, Sunday's high will rebound in the afternoon and reach the low 30s, but strong winds will make it feel much cold, and clouds will thicken during the day.
The storm system is expected to arrive from south to north afte…
Nearly 200 Nabbed By Nysp Troopers For Impaired Driving During Thanksgiving Weekend,
The final tally is in, and New York State Police troopers dished out more than 12,000 tickets and arrested nearly 150 motorists for alleged impaired driving, authorities announced.
Between Wednesday, Nov. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 28, New York State Police issued 12,975 tickets during their annual Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period, down slightly from the previous year’s campaign.
Over the holiday, state police utilized sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and ticketed distracted drivers who used handheld electronic devices.
In total, 183 people were busted for driving whi…
