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Traffic alert: Portion of East Main Street closed for snow clearing this morning

by Jan 27, 2016
East Main Street is now closed between Roanoke and Ostrander avenue

Despite travel ban during blizzard, dozens of vehicles were stranded, two highway workers injured

by Jan 26, 2016
Two highway department workers were injured attempting to pull stranded cars from the snow – one man cracked his ribs, and the other man injured his back.

Photo gallery:Riverhead after a visit from ‘Jonas’

by Jan 25, 2016
Photos taken around Riverhead following the winter storm 'Jonas,' a Nor'easter that left about 15-18 inches of snow here.

Delays and transit problems Monday morning as blizzard cleanup continues

by Jan 25, 2016
LIRR service remains suspended this morning until 7 a.m. Area schools are on a two-hour delayed opening. People returning to school and work are urged to use extra caution.

Blizzard dumped 15-18 inches of snow across Riverhead, less on North Fork

by Jan 24, 2016
Snow clearing operations continue in Riverhead in the wake of the blizzard dubbed 'Jonas'. Officials will assess coastal erosion after the powerful Nor'easter slammed Long Island.

Local fire and rescue crews remain on standby overnight at their headquarters to respond during blizzard: photos

by Jan 23, 2016
A big LOCAL shout out to the dozens of volunteers on standby tonight at their headquarters, waiting to respond to emergency calls in treacherous blizzard conditions.

Travel banned on all Long Island, New York City roads beginning at 2:30 p.m.

by Jan 23, 2016
Violation of the governor's executive order banning travel is punishable as a misdemeanor with fines of up to $300.

Blizzard update: NWS hikes snow totals again; 18 to 24 inches now forecast

by Jan 23, 2016
Suffolk County transit bus service is suspended today. The LIRR is still running with “good service” on the Ronkonkoma line, but delays are being reported on the Montauk and Port Jefferson lines. Train service may be suspended or cancelled, according to the LIRR. Getting to a train station by car will be hazardous, officials warn.

As blizzard approaches, Riverhead residents & businesses brace for storm

by Jan 22, 2016
Riverhead residents, emergency workers and businesses are bracing for up to a foot of snow tomorrow from a blizzard that is also forecast to bring high winds and extremely low visibility.
Town plow truck Dec. 27, 2010

Blizzard forecast now calls for 10 to 18 inches of snow across Long Island

by Jan 22, 2016
The National Weather Service is now calling for 10 to 18 inches of snow across Long Island and wind gusts up to 55 mph during tomorrow's snowstorm.