Long Island snowstorm updates, March 5, 2015
Snow began falling on Thursday's morning commute and most likely will continue through the evening rush hour, too.
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Send in your photos using #LISnow and find more here: nwsdy.liThis is SheaLyn from Long Island NY /// She is LOVING the white stuff// #listorm #listorms #news12… https://t.co/V3ac4YMPt5Mar. 5, 2015
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Snow day in Valley Stream #LIsnowby laurabora71 via InstagramThe old man has got a case of spring fever... golf clubs haven't made it in the car yet #LISnowby 1nstagriff via InstagramWindshield wipers needed on the LIE this morning. #lisnowby joshnascarwwe via Instagram@Elizabethnews12 The view from my mail truck in Riverhead. Peconic River #LISTORM http://t.co/cZirs5rPYgMar. 5, 2015- Reply
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LIRR status: http://traffic.newsday.com/lirr/
School closings for today and tomorrow: http://closings.newsday.com/school_closings_newsday.jsp
Live forecast: http://weather.newsday.com/
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#STORMWATCH and more #SNOW - tapers this afternoon. Nice warm up next week.Spring forward Sunday. longisland.news12.com/weather @news12li #lisnowby RichHoffmanWeather via twitter 3/5/2015 1:18:02 PM
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Every winter, people are injured or killed because they are unprepared or overconfident on snowy, icy roads. Even... fb.me/339ynagZFby Suffolk County FRES via twitter 3/5/2015 1:21:03 PM
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Ice Issue! @hoffmanrich reminds us Rock Salt does not work 15 degrees or lower-- so trouble tomorrow on #LI @news12liby Elizabeth Hashagen via twitter 3/5/2015 1:22:12 PM
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We have personnel on hand to deal with any weather-related outages. Extra crews are also available if necessary - spr.ly/6019FTpWby PSEG Long Island via twitter 3/5/2015 1:23:27 PM
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Pt Wash Br anticipate a high volume of customers as the LIRR cross-honors NYC Transit Metro Cards due to a disruption on the #7 subway lineby LIRR via twitter 3/5/2015 2:02:52 PM
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Pls slow down + be alert when driving past anyone working outside today. Driving too fast can endanger them + their work. Safety first!by PSEG Long Island via twitter 3/5/2015 2:03:55 PM
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Due to the snow storm, all sanitation collections, consisting of garbage and recycling, have been cancelled for Thursday, March 5th. Sanitation services will resume on your next scheduled collection day.Notice from the Town of Hempstead:
Door-to-door transportation to town senior centers and special activities are cancelled for Thursday, March 5th.
All ANCHOR activities are cancelled for this evening.
All morning Parks Department classes will be cancelled until 11 AM on Thursday, March 5th.
The Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve is currently closed due to hazardous trail conditions.
Brookhaven Town
The Town of Brookhaven Recreation and Senior Centers, the Aquatic Center in Mastic, the Jitney and Nutrition Program will be closed today, Thursday, March 5 due to snow.
Residents should call 451-TOWN to report snow related issues. Call 911 for police, fire and ambulance emergencies only. To report a power outage or downed wires, call PSEG at 800-490-0075 or go to www.psegliny.com to file a report online.
Please go to the Town’s website at www.brookhaven.org for up-to-date snow related news, information, weather updates and emergency contact numbers.
The Town will also be sending out e-mail alerts to residents who have registered on our e-mail list. If you are not on the list, you can sign up today at www.brookhaven.org. Residents can also sign up for countywide Code Red alerts at www.suffolkcountyny.gov.
Riverhead TownDUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ALL RECREATION PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY MARCH 5, 2015.
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What's the difference between the North Pole and Long Island? Because I don't see any at this point #snowsucksby Flecha via twitter 3/5/2015 3:23:50 PM
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LIRR reporting delays:
9:44AM train from Hicksville due Penn at 10:29AM arrived at Penn 10 minutes late due to a power problem in one of the East River tunnels.Mar. 5, 2015- Reply
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The 9:11AM Ronkonkoma due Penn at 10:32AM arrived to Penn Station 11 minutes late due to a power problem in one of the East River Tunnels.Mar. 5, 2015- Reply
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The 5:39AM train from Montauk due Long Island City at 8:44AM is operating 11 minutes late due to congestion caused by a late train ahead.Mar. 5, 2015- Reply
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The 7:29AM train from Freeport due Penn at 8:13AM is operating 11 minutes late due to winter weather conditions.Mar. 5, 2015- Reply
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The 6:21AM train from Speonk due Penn at 8:23AM is operating 23 minutes late due to earlier equipment trouble.Mar. 5, 2015- Reply
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The 6:21AM train from Speonk due Penn at 8:23AM is being delayed at Babylon due to equipment trouble.Mar. 5, 2015- Reply
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Traffic updates from 511NY:Cleared: Accident on I-495 EB from Exit 44S - NY 135; Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway to Exit 43 - Robbins LaneMar. 5, 2015
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Jack-knifed tractor trailer on I-495 EB from Exit 44S - NY 135; Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway...http://t.co/x6QPh6KxeQMar. 5, 2015- Reply
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Cleared: Emergency construction, pothole repairs on Meadowbrook State Parkway NB at Exit M3 - Stewart AvenueMar. 5, 2015- Reply
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Cleared: Accident on I-495 EB from Exit 39 - Glen Cove Road to Exit 40W - State Route 906AMar. 5, 2015- Reply
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Accident on I-495 EB from Exit 39 - Glen Cove Road to Exit 40W - State Route 906A http://t.co/KWpLMZCNMAMar. 5, 2015- Reply
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