Name: Monster Storms of Long Island #10: Blizzard of 2016
Uploaded: 2022-10-18T09:00:00Z
Duration: 1 min 35 s
Description: At one point, snowfall rates approached 6" per hour. Roads were closed. Travel was banned. The LIRR shut down. There were 6 deaths.

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What you need to know about the forecast, closures and more&nbsp;

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BLIZZARD OF 2026: Full NewsdayTV team coverage of the storm

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BLIZZARD OF 2026: The latest NewsdayTV team coverage of the storm bringing LI to a halt

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A dangerous winter storm has hit Long Island. Newsday meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

News

Weather

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Bansen's forecast: Another 8-12 inches is yet to fall on LI

Nassau

Suffolk

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'We're still in the heart of this storm here'

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A dangerous winter storm has hit Long Island. Newsday meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.

The latest on how the storm is pummeling the East End. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Latest on the scene in Riverhead

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Blizzard wreaking havoc in Riverhead

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The latest on how the storm is pummeling the East End. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie reports from the Mineola LIRR station&nbsp;early Monday morning&nbsp;as snow continues to pummel Long Island.

The scene in Mineola

Mineola

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'Anything but a normal Monday morning commute'

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NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports from the Mineola LIRR station early Monday morning as snow continues to pummel Long Island.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Pat Dolan reports from the Smithtown Highway Department as snow continues to pummel Long Island.

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Latest on the scene in Smithtown

Smithtown

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'We will get the roads opened up sometime this afternoon'

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NewsdayTV's Pat Dolan reports from the Smithtown Highway Department as snow continues to pummel Long Island.

The blizzard our area has been anticipating hit Long Island on Sunday. As 12-20 inches are expected, county officials prepared to respond. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew Ehinger reports.

The blizzard of 2026 hits Long Island

Riverhead

Oakdale

Hicksville

Ronkonkoma

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'I'm afraid I'll be trapped in my house'

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The blizzard our area has been anticipating hit Long Island on Sunday. As 12-20 inches are expected, county officials prepared to respond. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland looks back at the major snowstorms of 2016, 2006 and 1996.

Things to Do

Long Island Nostalgia

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Picture This: That time snowstorms buried LI

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'People were standed on some of the highways'

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland looks back at the major snowstorms of 2016, 2006 and 1996.

What to know about Long Island&#39;s sidewalk snow cleanup laws. NewsdayTV&#39;s Andrew&nbsp;Ehinger reports.&nbsp;

Long Island

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Keeping LI sidewalks clean after a snowstorm

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'We would rather have the property owners clear their sidewalks than write a ticket'

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What to know about Long Island's sidewalk snow cleanup laws. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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Out East: Macari Vineyards

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Macari Vineyards in Mattituck for a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bottling wine.

Suffolk fire departments&nbsp;are stepping up volunteer firefighter recruitment efforts before shortage becomes a public crisis.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

Politics

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Suffolk looks to add firefighters amid surge in calls

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'Sign up, see if it's for you'

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Suffolk fire departments are stepping up volunteer firefighter recruitment efforts before shortage becomes a public crisis. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

There is&nbsp;fear in Long Island&rsquo;s LGBTQ+ community over NYU Langone&rsquo;s decision to close its prominent medical program for treating transgender youth. NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Virginia Huie reports.

Health

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NYU Langone ends gender-affirming care for transgender youth

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'Gender-affirming care is health care'

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There is fear in Long Island's LGBTQ+ community over NYU Langone's decision to close its prominent medical program for treating transgender youth. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman gives us a tour of&nbsp;LaGuardia Airport&#39;s&nbsp;Terminal C, where downtime can feel like a reward, whether you&#39;re going on a food tour or relaxing in the lounge.

Travel

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While you wait: Things to do at LaGuardia Airport

Queens

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LGA layover: How to make the most of your wait

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Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman gives us a tour of LaGuardia Airport's Terminal C, where downtime can feel like a reward, whether you're going on a food tour or relaxing in the lounge.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Macy Egeland takes a look back at Newsday&#39;s coverage of the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.

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Picture This: That time Newsday traveled to the Winter Olympics

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'Many eyes were on the rink'

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NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland takes a look back at Newsday's coverage of the 1998 and 2002 Winter Olympics.

State data shows the cost of the projects will result in bigger electric bills. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington explains.&nbsp;

Environment

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Offshore wind farms' rising costs affecting LI electric bills

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'Bill impacts for customers are slightly higher'

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State data shows the cost of the projects will result in bigger electric bills. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington explains.

New files released by the Department of Justice show that the convicted sex offender often frequented&nbsp;the&nbsp;Hamptons with some of the most powerful men in America.&nbsp;NewsdayTV&rsquo;s Doug Geed reports.&nbsp;

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Jeffrey Epstein's LI connections

long island

Westhampton Beach

New York City

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Epstein's ties to the Hamptons

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New files released by the Department of Justice show that the convicted sex offender often frequented the Hamptons with some of the most powerful men in America. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

New York State, responding&nbsp;to a Trump administration directive, is pausing a program that allows non-citizens to obtain&nbsp;commercial driver&#39;s licenses. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains.

Transportation

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State pauses commercial driver's license program for non-citizens

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'That could absolutely cause a shortage'

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New York State, responding to a Trump administration directive, is pausing a program that allows non-citizens to obtain commercial driver's licenses. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo explains.

Dental professor Ira B. Lamster said the break with Stony Brook University was unrelated to the funding he received from Epstein. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon has more.&nbsp;

Investigations

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LI professor who got money from Jeffrey Epstein resigns

Stony Brook

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$100G grant from Epstein

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Dental professor Ira B. Lamster said the break with Stony Brook University was unrelated to the funding he received from Epstein. Newsday investigative reporter Joshua Solomon has more.

Nassau officials are jailing more immigrants who have&nbsp;no criminal history since entering the United States&nbsp;than immigrants who do, ICE data shows.&nbsp;Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.&nbsp;

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In ICE partnership, Nassau jails many with no criminal record

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Nassau agreement with ICE one year later

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Nassau officials are jailing more immigrants who have no criminal history since entering the United States than immigrants who do, ICE data shows. Newsday politics reporter Bahar Ostadan has more.

Ken Buffa gets down and dirty&nbsp;at Soap Yourself Happy in Ronkonkoma.

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LI Works: 'Mr. Bubble' Ken Buffa makes soap

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'Lots of patience, lots of creativity'

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Ken Buffa gets down and dirty at Soap Yourself Happy in Ronkonkoma.

Sen. Chuck Schumer announces &ldquo;Virginia&rsquo;s Law&rdquo;&nbsp;to help end federal statute-of-limitations barriers that deny survivors justice. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie reports.&nbsp;

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Proposed legislation to help sex-abuse victims

Hauppauge

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'It feels like being abused twice'

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Sen. Chuck Schumer announces "Virginia's Law" to help end federal statute-of-limitations barriers that deny survivors justice. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

On the latest episode of &quot;Sarra Sounds Off,&quot; Newsday&#39;s Gregg Sarra recaps the weekend&#39;s county&nbsp;wrestling finals, and Jared Valluzzi has the&nbsp;plays of the week.

Sports

High School

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Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 23: County wrestling finals

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra recaps the weekend's county wrestling finals, and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

NewsdayTV&#39;s Doug Geed takes us to Riverhead, where there is a winter farmers market in a local brewery.

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Out East: Winter Farmers Market

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NewsdayTV's Doug Geed takes us to Riverhead, where there is a winter farmers market in a local brewery.

Long Island civil rights activists react to passing of Jesse Jackson at the age of 84. NewsdayTV&#39;s&nbsp;Virginia Huie has more.

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Remembering civil rights activist Jesse Jackson

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'We lost another superstar'

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Long Island civil rights activists react to passing of Jesse Jackson at the age of 84. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

Advocates say such tactics are emblematic of escalating violence they have seen used by immigration agents on Long Island and elsewhere. NewsdayTV&#39;s Virginia Huie has the story.

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Video of ICE takedown in Hempstead shows LI man hitting head against brick wall

Hempstead

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'It was like everything was dark'

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Advocates say such tactics are emblematic of escalating violence they have seen used by immigration agents on Long Island and elsewhere. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has the story.

Prices for homes on Long Island have continued to rise since the pandemic, making it particularly difficult for first-time homebuyers. Newsday&nbsp;business reporter Celia Young reports.

Real Estate

LI home prices continue their rise

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Prices for homes on Long Island have continued to rise since the pandemic, making it particularly difficult for first-time homebuyers. Newsday business reporter Celia Young reports.