Cars Lose Control, Crash In Spring Valley, Monsey Amid Slippery Conditions
Multiple crashes were reported in Rockland County as slippery road conditions created hazardous travel amid a Nor'easter.
One crash happened Sunday night, Feb. 22, on Melnick Road in Monsey, The Monsey Scoop reported.
Hatzoloh EMS, Spring Valley Police, and Chaverim of Rockland responded to the scene. Injuries were reported, though the extent was not immediately clear.
In a separate incident, The Monsey Scoop reported that another crash happened on Sunday night on Route 45 near Harmony Road in Spring Valley. Hatzoloh EMS, Ramapo Police, and Chaverim of Rockland…
Resident Burned, Firefighter Hospitalized After Basement, Garage Blaze In Newburgh
A basement fire in Orange County escalated into a large multi-agency response after flames spread into an attached garage, leaving the homeowner and a firefighter injured.
The fire began at around 1:23 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, where firefighters responded to a reported basement fire on Leslie Road in Newburgh, the Middle Hope Fire Department said on Sunday, Jan. 4.
A first alarm was automatically transmitted, bringing in mutual aid from several neighboring fire departments, the department said.
Once they arrived at the scene, crews found heavy flames in the attached garage and basem…
2 Inches Of Snow Possible In Parts Of NJ As Mid-Week Winter Storm Approaches
New Jersey is bracing for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing slick roads and slippery conditions across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, snow totals will vary by location. Towns in northwestern New Jersey, such as Wantage and Morristown, could see 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation.
Areas farther south and along the coast, including Toms River and Atlantic City, are expected to see less than an inch before the wintry mix transitions to rain.
Snow will begin late Wednesday evening, Feb. 5, and…
Jersey City Firefighters Battle Two Blazes In Brutal Cold, Wind, One Injured: Authorities
It was a long night for firefighters in Jersey City with multiple fires and harrowing conditions, authorities said.
At 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, firefighters responded to a working fire to 203 Harrison Ave, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The fire was in the second floor ceiling with extension into the third floor, Wallace-Scalfione said.
The fire was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported, Wallace-Scalfione said. Five families were displaced and the building suffered moderate damage, Wallace-Scalfione said. The fire remains und…
Icy Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causes Hazardous Travel, Many School Closures
The arrival of a massive winter storm bringing a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain has caused hazardous travel conditions and many school closures throughout the region on Friday, Feb. 25.
The wide area where icy conditions are causing slippery travel conditions are shown in the first image above.
A look at the types of precipitation by area on Friday, Feb. 25 are shown in the second image above: Rain/snow/ice (in pink), snow (blue), and rain/showers (green).
Click on the second image above for a look at the types of precipitation the storm will bring, with rain in green, rain/snow…
Schools Announce Delayed Starts In Area
The following school districts have announced delayed starts in the area for Tuesday, Nov. 19 due to icy conditions from the storm.
Dutchess
Arlington Central School District, two-hour delay
Beacon City School District, two-hour delay
Millbrook Central School District, two-hour delay
Pawling Central School District, two-hour delay
Pine Plains Central School District, two-hour delay
Red Hook Central School, two-hour delay
Wappingers Central School District, two-hour delay
Putnam
Brewster Central School District, two-hour delay
Carmel Central School District, two-hour …
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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Thursday, Jan. 31 due to icy conditions and frigid temperatures.
Fairfield County
Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay
Bridgeport Public Schools, two-hour delay
Brookfield Public Schools, two-hour delay
Danbury Public Schools, two-hour delay
Fairfield Public Schools, two-hour delay
Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay
Newtown Public Schools, two-hour delay
Norwalk Public Schools, two-hour delay
Ridgefield Public Schools, two-hour delay
Shelton Public Sc…
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Many School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday
The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to icy conditions following the storm on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and subsequent freeze-up.
Westchester
Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay
Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, two-hour delay
Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay
Chappaqua Central School District, closed
Croton-Harmon School District, closed
Harvey School, two-hour delay
Hendrick Hudson School District, closed
John F. Kennedy Catholic, closed
Katonah-Lewisboro Sc…
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Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Wednesday
The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to icy conditions following the storm on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and subsequent freeze-up.
Westchester
Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay
Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, two-hour delay
Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay
Chappaqua Central School District, closed
Croton-Harmon School District, closed
Harvey School, two-hour delay
Hendrick Hudson School District, closed
John F. Kennedy Catholic, closed
Katonah-Lewisboro Sc…
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Schools Announce Delayed Openings
The following area school districts have announced delayed openings for Thursday, Feb. 8 as a result of icy conditions in the aftermath of Wednesday's storm.
Westchester
Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay
Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay
Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay
Hen Hud School District, two-hour delay
Lakeland Central School District, two-hour delay
Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour delay
North Salem Central School District, two-hour delay
Ossining Union Free School District, two-hour delay
Peekskill City School District, …
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Melting Snow To Refreeze Tonight, Creating Icy Conditions In Bridgeport
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Tuesday may have felt relatively pleasant in Fairfield County compared to last week, with temperatures warming to near 40, but a drop in temperature after sunset tonight will result in icy conditions on roads and walkways.
Temperatures will drop to below freezing after the sun goes down, and by 6 to 7 p.m., temperatures will start falling into the 20s. Standing water from snow that has melted will refreeze, resulting in icy conditions on untreated walkways, sidewalks, parking lots and roads.
Use extra caution if you're out Tuesday evening, and clear away slush and…
