5:40 PM: Bee-Line buses and Paratransit will be suspended as of 7 p.m. this evening, Sunday, Feb. 22, and will be suspended until 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23.
Mount Vernon prepares for another snowstorm
5:25 PM: The City of Mount Vernon is preparing for another round of winter weather as a major snowstorm approaches. DPW officials say mechanics have spent the week inspecting and servicing snow removal equipment to ensure everything is ready. They are confident in the city’s ability to manage the snowfall but are asking residents for patience as crews work through the city’s extensive road network. They also want to remind residents to avoid parking on emergency snow routes, street corners, and refrain from shoveling snow back into the street, which can hinder cleanup efforts.
Yonkers DPW ridealong
5:15 PM: Yonkers DPW has been salting over four hundred miles of roads. News 12's Jeremy Hopwood was out with the crews as they prepared.
Con Edison prepares with extra crews
4:35 PM: Con Edison is preparing for heavy snow tonight into Monday morning. They have extra crews standing by to help.
Clarkstown prepares for the blizzard
4:11 PM: Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann tells us how Clarkstown is preparing for the winter storm.
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3:40 PM: We want to see your winter storm pictures and videos. Send them in, as long it is safe to do so, to News 12. You may see them in the show.
Gov. Hochul holds news conference ahead of major storm
2:03 PM: New York is about to get hit by a major winter storm that will bring heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous travel conditions. Gov. Hochul is holding an update on statewide preparations.
Coastal flooding concerns for communities along the Long Island Sound
12:26 PM: Coastal flooding and potential damages will be a concern for communities along the Long Island Sound during the major storm. News 12's Jeremy Hopwood spoke with the manager of the Mamaroneck Yacht Club.
Orange and Rockland Utilities prepares for blizzard
11:57 AM: Orange and Rockland Utilities Spokesperson Vito Signorile explains how they are preparing for the blizzard and any potential outages.
TIMELINE: When to expect the worst of the blizzard
11:22 AM: A powerful winter storm is expected to bring blizzard conditions later this afternoon and will bring coastal flooding, whiteout conditions, and damaging wind overnight through Monday morning. Click here for more information.
Westchester County declares road ban beginning Sunday evening
10:01 AM: Westchester County has declared a complete road ban beginning Sunday, Feb. 22 at 9:00 p.m. until Monday, Feb 23. at 10:00 a.m. due to hazardous winter weather conditions expected overnight. Roads will be closed to all except for essential travel for police, fire, and ambulance. Click here for more information.
Mount Vernon suspends alternate side parking
9:39 AM: The City of Mount Vernon has suspended alternate side street parking from Monday, Feb. 23 to Tuesday, Feb 24. Click here for more information.
Hour-by-hour blizzard forecast
9:29 AM: A potentially historic snowstorm with blizzard conditions is in the forecast for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut by through Monday. Isolated spots in the tri-state area could see up to 2 feet of snow. News 12 meteorologist Alex Calamia is here with an hour-by-hour forecast to show you when impacts could be at their worst and most dangerous.
AAA warns of power outages and dangerous travel as nor’easter approaches
Sunday 8:37 a.m.: The storm brings the possibility of power outages, and drivers are encouraged to charge phones, portable chargers and other essential items before the worst conditions arrive. Click here for some tips from AAA.
Sunday 5:26 a.m.: The Red Cross put together some tips that will help keep residents stay safe during a snowstorm. Click here for more information.
Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency ahead of Sunday's winter storm
Saturday 8:37 p.m.: Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency beginning Sunday morning ahead of the major winter storm that expected to impact travel conditions on Sunday.
SNOW PREPARATIONS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
Saturday 7:43 PM: Twelve to 20" of snow is expected in the Hudson Valley with the highest totals setting up in Rockland and Westchester County. Here's how Hudson Valley residents geared up for the storm on Saturday.