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March Snow? Tips To Handle A Pre-Spring Storm

Just when you thought spring was here, don’t put away those winter driving skills! Winter weather isn’t over yet, and the New York region is seeing snow along with slippery roads. AAA has tips to keep everyone safe. About 46 percent of crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter, making this the worst time of year for driving in treacherous conditions even if spring is set to arrive next week. […]

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National Grid Increases Staffing, Stages Crews Across Upstate New York In Anticipation Of High Winds, Heavy Snow, Ice Buildup Through Holiday Weekend

National Grid has increased its upstate New York field force to more than 2,800 line, service, tree, damage assessment and public safety workers in preparation for a major storm forecasted to begin Thursday afternoon and continue into the holiday weekend. The storm is expected to bring a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow, along with plummeting temperatures, ice buildup and extremely damaging winds.  […]

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National Grid Increases Staffing, Stages Crews In Anticipation Of Severe Winter Weather Across Central And Eastern New York

National Grid has increased staffing and is pre-positioning crews across Central and Eastern New York as the company prepares for a severe winter storm with the potential for significant snowfall, ice accretion and high winds beginning Thursday evening and continuing through Saturday afternoon. […]