Heavy Snowstorm Grips Northeast Disrupting Travel and Business
A fierce snowstorm driven by high winds hit the Northeast on Monday, closing offices early and halting road rail and air traffic. Snow emergencies were declared from New York City to Baltimore as accumulations reached up to 20 inches in some areas and more were expected. Schools closed across hundreds of communities while shoppers stocked up as services slowed and travel became difficult. The storm stretched from Washington to New England, forecast as potentially one of New York history’s biggest snow events.
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Snowbound East Coast Transit Slow With Airport Delays
Snowy conditions caused lengthy delays and cancellations as airports operated sporadically while crews cleared drifting snow from runways. Major roads faced speed restrictions and reduced visibility in Nassau County. The New York and American Stock Exchanges closed two hours early at 2 p.m. due to light trading. Philadelphia was affected as tight weather moved through the region.
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NYC Snow Storm Forces Early Wall Street Closings
New York exchanges closed early as a blizzard snarled streets and paralyzed traffic. Mayor Edward Koch asked Gov. Carey to deploy National Guard ambulances while ambulances faced snowbound routes. Major streets ban parking under the snow emergency and the city faced forecasts of record snowfall. Manhattan offices shut at noon and tens of thousands of workers headed home as subways filled, winds up to 45 mph.
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Water bug runs 15 miles down Los Angeles River
A stolen Volkswagen floated 15 miles along the rain swollen Los Angeles River ending ashore near Elysian Park after crashing into another car. Police say the thief drove away post theft before the riverbed sighting with headlights on and wipers operating. A fire truck hauled the car in as a police officer fell into the water during recovery.
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Prairie Township eyes fire truck for misty new station
In Kansas City area, Prairie Township residents celebrate a new fire station without a floor amid questions over equipment. They express a desire for a fire truck to accompany the facility, noting limited local resources and the impracticality of immediate use.
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Prairie Township fire station sparks county push in 1970s plan
Prairie Township voters approved using federal revenue sharing to fund a local fire department to serve the sparsely covered area. Officials bought land for a station and argued a heated garage was needed for equipment, aiming to finish the building and acquire a pumper as costs rise. Presidencies and broader regional coverage factors loom as delays drag on.
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