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Storm System Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Storm System Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Storm System Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern A new winter storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and showers to the Northeast will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern. The storm system, due to arrive in this region after midnight Sunday morning, March 6, with its center now expected to be farther north and east. (See the image above.) "In the Northeast, the majority of ice or a wintry mix will generally be confined to upstate New York and central and northern New England with rain forecast for Pittsburgh, New York City, Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Track Shifts For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest Projected Track Shifts For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest
Projected Track Shifts For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast: Here's Latest Updated story: Storm System Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern The projected track has changed for a new winter storm taking aim on the Northeast that is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain. The time frame for the storm system's impact in this area is Saturday night, March 5 into Sunday morning, March 6. It is now expected to veer farther north and east. (See the image above.) "In the Northeast, the majority of ice or a wintry mix will generally be confined to upstate New York and central and northern New England with rain forecast for Pittsburgh, New …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches W…

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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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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
Brand-New Report Reveals How Much Money You Need To Retire In These Parts Of Region Brand-New Report Reveals How Much Money You Need To Retire In These Parts Of Region
Brand-New Report Reveals How Much Money You Need To Retire In These Parts Of Region A new report has reported just how much money residents need to save up to retire in certain cities in the United States.  MagnifyMoney's analysts found that there are 28 metros in the United States where retirees need to save at least $1 million to retire with an average lifestyle. The website reported that analysts based the amount required to retire on the average amount that retirees spend in a year in each of the locations. The location with the largest amount of savings needed to retire was San Francisco, $1.56 million needed, according to the report. Some Northeast metros…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Blustery Stretch With Frigid Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Potential Storm Bringing Snowfall Blustery Stretch With Frigid Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Potential Storm Bringing Snowfall
Blustery Stretch With Frigid Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Potential Storm Bringing Snowfall The long Thanksgiving weekend will start off with some seeing snow and slippery travel in parts of the Northeast and end with the chance for a more significant storm with the potential for snow which could cause delays for those heading back from the holiday. The possible end-of-Thanksgiving weekend storm could result in the first accumulating snowfall of the season in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.  Current models project the storm to be a Clipper system moving from west to east. (See the first image above.) Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 25 will be part…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season
Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season The Thanksgiving weekend will start off with some seeing snow and slippery travels in parts of the Northeast and end with the potential for a more significant storm which could cause delays for those heading back from the holiday. The possible end-of-Thanksgiving weekend storm could result in the first accumulating snowfall of the season in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Current models project the storm to be a Clipper system moving from west to east. The weather for those making their way to Thanksgiving destinations should be just fine. There will also be gusty…

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by Joe Lombardi
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College Athlete From Hudson Valley Died After Choking During Charity Contest, Report Says College Athlete From Hudson Valley Died After Choking During Charity Contest, Report Says
College Athlete From Hudson Valley Died After Choking During Charity Contest, Report Says A college student from the Hudson Valley who died over the weekend in Massachusetts choked during an eating contest for charity, according to a report. Rockland County resident Madie Nicpon, age 20, a 2019 graduate of Suffern High School, was a junior at Tufts University in Massachusetts. Nicpon choked during a hot dog eating contest held at an off-campus home and died of her injuries at Massachusetts General Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 17, according to a report by WCVB, ABC 5 in Boston. She was a biopsychology major and a member of the college's women’s lacrosse team. Earlier report: …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Plane That Burned After Takeoff Carried Baseball Fans Bound For Playoff Game In Boston Plane That Burned After Takeoff Carried Baseball Fans Bound For Playoff Game In Boston
Plane That Burned After Takeoff Carried Baseball Fans Bound For Playoff Game In Boston Baseball fans headed to the Red Sox-Houston ALCS Game 4 at Fenway Park in Boston escaped serious injury when the plane they were aboard crashed and caught on fire. The crash took place around 10 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Houston, Texas, not too far from the Houston Executive Airport, said the Texas Department of Public Safety. The owner of the plane told ABC 5 WCBV-TV in Boston, he and his friends were heading for the game when the plane crashed as it was taking off. Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Sgt. Stephen Woodard told the news station the plane had tr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Harvard Business School Moves Courses Online After Surge In Breakthrough Cases COVID-19: Harvard Business School Moves Courses Online After Surge In Breakthrough Cases
Covid-19: Harvard Business School Moves Courses Online After Surge In Breakthrough Cases Some students at the Harvard Business School will temporarily be transitioning to remote learning this week as it contends with a surge in breakthrough COVID-19 cases on campus. The school in Boston will go remote for first-year MBA and some second-year students through Sunday, Oct. 3 due to a rise in newly confirmed cases, despite the majority of students and staff being vaccinated. According to the school, approximately 95 percent of students and more than 96 percent of staff are vaccinated against COVID-19. Students have been advised by school officials to avoid unmasked indoor events, …

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by Zak Failla