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Man, 29, Killed By Car On Garden State Parkway Grass Median In Tinton Falls: Report Man, 29, Killed By Car On Garden State Parkway Grass Median In Tinton Falls: Report
Man, 29, Killed By Car On Garden State Parkway Grass Median In Tinton Falls: Report A 29-year-old man was struck and killed by a car on the Garden State Parkway when the vehicle he was riding in became disabled during this week's snow storm, according to his obituary and New Jersey State Police. Kody Lupich, of Point Pleasant, was standing on the grass median on the Parkway after the vehicle he was riding in became disabled Tuesday, Feb. 13 just after 7 a.m. in Tinton Falls, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. That's when another vehicle, a Honda, lost control and struck Lupich who was standing in the grass area of the roadway near milepost 109.1,…
Storm Knocks Power To Thousands In North Jersey Storm Knocks Power To Thousands In North Jersey
Storm Knocks Power To Thousands In North Jersey Thousands of residents in northern New Jersey were without power as of Tuesday, Feb. 13 amid the snow storm that dropped several inches on the region. The JCP&L outage map shows 2,390 had no power in Warren County, mainly in Harmony Twp., Lopatcong, Phillipsburg, Pohatcong, and White Township as of 11:35 a.m. In Somerset County, nearly 900 residents had no power, mostly in Branchburg (790). Nearly 1,500 Hunterdon County residents were also in the dark. Those residents without power are mainly residents of Clinton, Holland, Lebanon, and Readington. Restoration times varied.
Winter Storm Warning In Effect For Lower Bucks County Winter Storm Warning In Effect For Lower Bucks County
Winter Storm Warning In Effect For Lower Bucks County Officials are advising residents across southeastern and central Pennsylvania to take caution ahead of the snowstorm predicted for Friday, Jan. 19, according to National Weather Service meteorologists.  Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, and parts of lower Bucks and Montgomery counties are under a winter storm warning as of 5 p.m. Thursday. In Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Northampton, and upper Bucks and Montgomery counties, a winter weather advisory is in place.  NWS's Mount Holly, New Jersey station says snow will begin to fall around 4 to 7 a.m. …
Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns
Parking Bans In Effect For Central, Western Mass Cities, Towns As much as 2 feet of snow fell overnight Monday, March 13, through Tuesday morning, leaving some roads impassable and knocking out power to thousands.  Because of the nor'easter's damage, several cities and towns in Central and Western Massachusetts have implemented parking bans.  Editor's Note: This list will be continually updated.  Franklin County Greenfield — A parking ban is in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday  Hampden County Chicopee — A parking ban is in effect from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. That includes main and secondary roads.  Holyoke — No parking is allowed…
Nor'easter: Dutchess County Storm Update Nor'easter: Dutchess County Storm Update
Nor'easter: Dutchess County Storm Update Dutchess County officials are warning residents that the county remains in the midst of a long-duration snow and wind event, with several areas throughout the area already experiencing downed trees. A countywide travel restriction remains in place, with only emergency and essential vehicles permitted on roadways, officials said. Two sections of County Route 83, which extends from Amenia to Pine Plains, are currently closed due to downed trees. Route 88 (Attlebury Hill Road) in Stanfordville is also closed due to downed trees. Dutchess County has not yet seen the full impact of this storm, …
New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm
New Projected Track Released For Slow-Moving Weekend Storm A new predicted track has been released by forecasters for a slow-moving storm that will move from west to east over the weekend. The timing for the storm is late Sunday night, Feb. 12 into Monday morning, Feb. 13. The latest projected path now has the bulk of the system staying south and not affecting areas farther north and inland, though there could be mixed precipitation in the New York City tristate area, according to the National Weather Service. But there's still a chance it could bring a touch of snow at the last minute before heading out to sea, according to AccuWeather.com. "Sh…
'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY 'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY
'This Is One For The Ages': 28 Now Confirmed Dead During 'Blizzard Of Century' In Western NY This story has been updated. At least 28 people are now confirmed dead in Erie and Niagara counties, where around 4 feet of snowfall, coupled with hurricane-force, lake-effect wind gusts of up to 80 miles per hour, have paralyzed the region for the third day. The storm-related death toll in the city of Buffalo is now at 20 people, Buffalo PD spokesman Michael J. DeGeorge said on Monday, Dec. 26. "Unfortunately, we do expect that number (of deaths) to grow," said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, who provided details on some of the newly reported fatalities. They include: A 22-year-o…
Watch Police Rescue Woman Trapped In Car Sinking Into Freezing Pond In Manheim Twp. (VIDEO) Watch Police Rescue Woman Trapped In Car Sinking Into Freezing Pond In Manheim Twp. (VIDEO)
Watch Police Rescue Woman Trapped In Car Sinking Into Freezing Pond In Manheim Twp. (Video) While people were being advised to stay off the roads due to a snowstorm police officers in Lancaster County were jumping to a pond to rescue a woman trapped in a quickly submerging car— and you can watch the entire rescue which was captured on a bodycam.  Manheim Township Emergency Services were called to a report of a vehicle that had gone into a pond near the intersection of Oregon Pike and Valleybrook Road on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. Manheim Township Police Officers Kyle Carner and Anthony DiClemente quickly arrived and jumped into the water to rescue the 59-year-old w…
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Powerful New Storm System Headed To Region Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Powerful New Storm System Headed To Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Powerful New Storm System Headed To Region The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent new storm headed to the Northeast later this week. In coastal areas along the I-95 corridor, mainly rain and possible sleet are expected from the system on track for Thursday, Dec. 15 into Friday, Dec. 16, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall predictions.National Weather Service One and three inches is likely the most that parts of North Jersey will get, while the Poconos and Central PA could see between four and six inches, AccuWeather.com says. The Baltimore/Washington DC/Northern Virginia region will …
Maryland Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Pennsylvania, State Police Say Maryland Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Pennsylvania, State Police Say
Maryland Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash In Pennsylvania, State Police Say A 70-year-old Maryland man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Pennsylvania during the snowstorm on Tuesday, Nov. 15, authorities say.  Jeff Shook was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox along Route 96, also known as Hyndman Road, in Londonderry Township when he lost control of the vehicle, Pennsylvania state police say.  Shook crossed into opposing traffic and struck another drive, before spinning out and stopping on the shoulder., according to the police release.    Shook died at the scene and the other driver was taken to Western Maryland Hospital with serious injuries, as detailed in th…
These Parts Of Northeast Could See Up To Foot Of Snow From Quick-Moving System These Parts Of Northeast Could See Up To Foot Of Snow From Quick-Moving System
These Parts Of Northeast Could See Up To Foot Of Snow From Quick-Moving System A quick-moving storm sweeping across the region will bring up to a foot of snow to parts of the Northeast. The time frame for the system is late Tuesday night, Nov. 15 into Wednesday morning, Nov. 16. For brand-new snowfall projections from AccuWeather.com, see the image above: 1 to 3 inches (areas shown in Columbia blue),  3 to 6 inches (areas shown in darker blue),  6 to 12 inches (areas shown in Royal blue). Other parts of the region where the overnight temperature drops to at or around the freezing mark during that time frame will see a wintry mix, with a change to plai…
New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report
New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report A new restaurant serving Southern food, fancy drinks and live music has opened in South Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. Essie's, owned by Mike and Cherie Gillespie, is located at 1 Garfield Ave. in Clementon. Essie'sFacebook/ Essie's Its opening was fraught with delays due to the pandemic and a roof collapse caused by a snowstorm in 2017, the outlet reports. The eatery features cajun and creole dishes like hot wings, fish tacos, fried oysters, hush puppies and more, its menu says. Fans of the long-awaited restaurant posted about their anticipation on Facebook.  Fans looked forwa…
Bomb Cyclone Bringing Heavy Snow, Slick Roads To Region This Weekend: Forecasters Bomb Cyclone Bringing Heavy Snow, Slick Roads To Region This Weekend: Forecasters
Bomb Cyclone Bringing Heavy Snow, Slick Roads To Region This Weekend: Forecasters A bomb cyclone — a storm that undergoes rapid strengthening — is heading to the region this weekend, creating the potential for heavy snow,  slick roads, and a little bit of aftermath, forecasters say. Precipitation will begin as rain Friday night and gradually change to snow on Saturday as the temperature drops, leaving the Poconos with up to seven inches of snow, while the northernmost parts of New Jersey will get between three and six, the National Weather Service said. Central Jersey and the Philadelphia region will only get a light dusting. A flash freeze will make …
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Hundreds on Long Island are without power as a storm brought a wintry mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain to the region. As of around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, PSEG Long Island was working to repair 83 active outages, which was impacting 2,256 of the company’s 1,173,357 customers. The bulk of the outages were being reported in Nassau, including 1,309 in Oyster Bay, 312 in Hempstead, and 231 in North Hempstead. In Suffolk County, there were 404 outages being reported, with 240 in Huntington, 134 in Brookhaven, and less than five in Babylon and Shelter Island. Earlier story - Icy Mix …
Three Hospitalized After Head-On Hampden County Crash During Storm Three Hospitalized After Head-On Hampden County Crash During Storm
Three Hospitalized After Head-On Hampden County Crash During Storm Three people received minor injuries during a head-on crash during a snowstorm in Western Massachusetts. The crash took place in Hampden County around 9:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 7, near the intersection of Converse Street and Rugby Road in Longmeadow. When police arrived on the scene they found one of the vehicles on fire, but an officer was able to extinguish the flames, according to Longmeadow Police.  Three people were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries, police said. 
TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE: Motorists Stranded On I-95 In VA For 20 Hours Due To Snow TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE: Motorists Stranded On I-95 In VA For 20 Hours Due To Snow
Traffic Nightmare: Motorists Stranded On I-95 In VA For 20 Hours Due To Snow Motorists on I-95 in Virginia were stranded on the highway for more than 20 hours due to the major snowstorm that hit on Monday, Jan. 3. Some drivers ran out of gas and were forced to spend the night on the highway with no bathrooms in sight and temperatures almost dropping down into the teens. "Good morning from I95 in Virginia," writes Jim DeFede on Twitter.  "Where I have been trapped in my car for more than 20 hours.  I’m not sure but I think I now qualify for Virginia residency. " Good morning from I95 in Virginia where I have been trapped in my car for more than 20 hours. I’m not …
3 Dead In Crash With Snowplow In Maryland 3 Dead In Crash With Snowplow In Maryland
3 Dead In Crash With Snowplow In Maryland Three people died in a crash involving a snowplow Monday night in Montgomery County, WUSA9 reports. The crash occurred on the northbound side of Route 29 Columbia Pike near Briggs Chaney Road around 6:45 p.m., the outlet said citing Pete Piringe, the chief spokesperson for Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue. An SUV struck the back of the plow, entrapping the victims. Two women and a man died while a fourth victim was hospitalized. BREAKING Three people were killed after a vehicle and a snowplow collided on Columbia Pike in Montgomery County, Maryland. A snowstorm dumped more than…
These NJ School District Have Delayed Openings, Are Going Remote Due To Snow These NJ School District Have Delayed Openings, Are Going Remote Due To Snow
These NJ School District Have Delayed Openings, Are Going Remote Due To Snow Some New Jersey school districts will be opening late or pushing classes online Tuesday due to Monday's storm. Areas in South and Central Jersey got between three and 11 inches of snow in the first winter storm of the season (click here for a map of snow totals from NBC). The following districts will be delayed or remote Tuesday: Barnegat: 2-hour delay Denville: remote Jackson: remote LBI/Surf City: 2-hour delay Stafford Township/Manahawkin: 2-hour delay Did we miss one? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com
Midweek Storm Has Potential To Bring Significant Snowfall To Region Midweek Storm Has Potential To Bring Significant Snowfall To Region
Midweek Storm Has Potential To Bring Significant Snowfall To Region Click here for an updated story: Strong Wind Gusts Will Be Followed By Storm Bringing Snowfall To Region; First Projected Totals A midweek storm, the second of two systems that will sweep through the region in the coming days, has the potential to bring significant snowfall. That time frame for that system is early Wednesday morning, Dec. 8, into Wednesday evening. If the storm, which will be moving from west to east, tracks farther north, it could "bring heavier snow to inland portions of the Northeast and mainly rain mixed with some snow to coastal areas," AccuWeather Meteorologist Alex …
US To See First Blockbuster Snowstorm Of Season; Here's Long-Range Outlook For Region US To See First Blockbuster Snowstorm Of Season; Here's Long-Range Outlook For Region
US To See First Blockbuster Snowstorm Of Season; Here's Long-Range Outlook For Region The first blockbuster snowstorm of the 2021-22 season in the US is expected early this week, with up to two feet of the white stuff predicted for parts of the Rockies. But meanwhile, here in the Northeast, we're off to an exceptionally warm start to October.  In fact, through the first eight days of the month, It's been about four degrees above normal, according to the National Weather Service.  "Models indicate no end in sight for the foreseeable future as this anomalously warm regime is expected to continue through mid-month," the weather service said. Rain and scattered showe…
Mysterious Disappearance Of Wyckoff Man, 40, Has Some Wondering: Is He Buried In Snow? Mysterious Disappearance Of Wyckoff Man, 40, Has Some Wondering: Is He Buried In Snow?
Mysterious Disappearance Of Wyckoff Man, 40, Has Some Wondering: Is He Buried In Snow? TRAGIC ENDING (UPDATE): With so much snow falling on New Jersey in recent weeks, the fear was that a Wyckoff man who went missing during a late January mega-storm was buried somewhere and wouldn't be found until it melted. Those fears came true Monday, when the body of 40-year-old Andrew R. Fraioli was found across the street from his parents’ home. No foul play was suspected, Wyckoff Police Lt. Joseph Soto said Monday afternoon. Fraioli, who worked as a drug counselor in Camden and had no special needs, came north five weeks ago from his Lindenwold home to help his 74-year-old dad di…
Man Dies Attempting To Rev His Way Out Of A Snowbank Man Dies Attempting To Rev His Way Out Of A Snowbank
Man Dies Attempting To Rev His Way Out Of A Snowbank A New Jersey man has died after attempts to drive his car out of a snowbank proved fatal. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Little Ferry Police responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the snow around 9 a.m. near Mehrof Road. Though it could not be seen through the piles of snow the car, a four-door Mazda SUV hatchback had driven up on a parking divider with part of the car on the grass, according to NBC News. When police arrived on the scene they saw the driver repeatedly revving his engine and spinning his tires in an attempt to free the car. The officers yelled that his plan wasn’t working and…
'Devastating, But Not Dead': Snow Collapses Roof Of 95-Year-Old New Jersey Church 'Devastating, But Not Dead': Snow Collapses Roof Of 95-Year-Old New Jersey Church
'Devastating, But Not Dead': Snow Collapses Roof Of 95-Year-Old New Jersey Church A historic New Jersey church was forced to temporarily relocate the congregation after snow from this week's storm collapsed its roof. The roof and side wall of the 95-year-old Shiloh Baptist Church in Newark came down around noon on Tuesday, shattering the Tiffany stained-glass windows. No one was inside the Davenport Avenue building at the time of the collapse, and no one was injured, city officials said. The church's pastor Malachia Brantley, Jr. is relocating his 300-person congregation down the road to the church's youth center. "Pray for Shiloh," he wrote on Facebook. "It's devasta…
Snow Collapses Paramus Home (VIDEO) Snow Collapses Paramus Home (VIDEO)
Snow Collapses Paramus Home (Video) The weight of the early-week snowstorm collapsed a Paramus house that was being built, authorities said. The framed-out Arbor Road structure "has been under construction and confirmed vacant," Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said Wednesday. Police and firefighters immediately responded to the collapse shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday, the chief said. PSE&G and the borough building department were also notified, he said. No injuries were reported. Boyd A. Loving shot the video and contributed to this account. ****** ALSO SEE: Police tried in vain to rescue a Little Ferry driver who was…
Westchester State Of Emergency Order By Latimer Spans Several Days Westchester State Of Emergency Order By Latimer Spans Several Days
Westchester State Of Emergency Order By Latimer Spans Several Days With several inches of snow expected to fall hourly during the height of the Nor’easter, Westchester County Executive George Latimer declared a local state of emergency that will span several days. As of 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1, the county was in a state of emergency, which will end at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, not exceeding more than 72 hours. Related story - Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester “The state of emergency has been declared due to a disaster and emergency condition existing by reason of the occurrence of, and imminent threat of, widespread or severe damage, inj…
Police: Missing Lehigh Valley Woman With Alzheimer’s, 67, Found Dead In Snowbank Police: Missing Lehigh Valley Woman With Alzheimer’s, 67, Found Dead In Snowbank
Police: Missing Lehigh Valley Woman With Alzheimer’s, 67, Found Dead In Snowbank A 67-year-old Lehigh Valley woman who left home during Sunday night’s storm was found dead in a snowbank hours later, police said. Patricia Becker, who police say suffered from Alzheimer’s, walked away from her home on North Lumber Street in Allentown around 4:20 a.m. Monday, authorities said. A local resident later found Becker’s body in a snowbank, police said. The death does not appear suspicious, authorities said. Additional details were not immediately released.
LIRR Suspends Service As Rate Of Snowfall Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter LIRR Suspends Service As Rate Of Snowfall Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter
Lirr Suspends Service As Rate Of Snowfall Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter The Long Island Rail Road will suspend service as the rate of snowfall during the Nor'easter has become heavier. MTA officials announced that the LIRR service will be shut down on Monday, Feb. 1 due to the storm, which is now dropping between one and three inches of snow per hour. According to MTA chairman Patrick Foye said the LIRR will operate its last trains to and from Penn Station and Atlantic Terminal between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon. Before shutting down trains, the LIRR was operating on delays topping 30 minutes during the storm. MTA officials said that by suspen…
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester With New York combating the first big snowstorm of 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency in the Hudson Valley. On Monday, Feb. 1, Cuomo declared a state of emergency in Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, and three other New York counties as several more inches of snow are expected to fall over the course of the late morning and afternoon. Cuomo also cautioned that the Long Island Expressway, I-84, and other major roadways could face travel bans if snowfall rates reach a rate of two to three inches per hour. A travel advisory has also been …
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency On Long Island Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency On Long Island
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency On Long Island With New York combating the first big snowstorm of 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency on Long Island. On Monday, Feb. 1, Cuomo declared a state of emergency in Nassau, Suffolk, New York City, and seven other New York counties as several more inches of snow are expected to fall over the course of the late morning and afternoon. Cuomo also cautioned that the Long Island Expressway could face travel bans if snowfall rates reach a rate of two to three inches per hour. A travel advisory has also been issued for portions of the Long Island Railroad and Metro-North. Anyo…
Winter Storm Expected To Wallop Northeast With Nearly Foot Of Snow Winter Storm Expected To Wallop Northeast With Nearly Foot Of Snow
Winter Storm Expected To Wallop Northeast With Nearly Foot Of Snow Winter has more snow in store for us, with a heavy storm expected to wallop the Northeast just as the weekend wraps up. A nor'easter expected to start Sunday could dump between 6 and 12 inches of snow on the region by Tuesday, the National Weather Service projects. Temps on Friday will be in the 20s with dangerous windchills likely in the single digits. Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs in the low 30s, windchills slightly higher. The storm will start to move in with snow expected across the region sometime on Sunday. Flurries are expected in the late morning or early afternoon, with…
Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February
Chances Increase For Potentially Major Snowstorm To End January, Start February The chances have increased for a potentially major snowstorm that will end the month of January and usher in February, bringing a half-foot or more of accumulation. The storm moving west to east is expected to arrive on Sunday, Jan. 31, and linger into Tuesday, Feb. 2. (See the first image above.) The National Weather Service in a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement issued early Thursday morning, Jan. 28 that the storm could bring 6 or more inches of snow to the area late Sunday night into Tuesday.  'Strong Northeast winds, coastal flooding, and beach erosion will be po…