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NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York Metropolis Mayor de Blasio has declared a state of emergency, together with proscribing all non-essential journey, as of 6 a.m. Monday.The next classes are exempt from these restrictions:Public transit staffFirst respondersHealthcare and homecare staffLaw enforcement officialsPeace officersEvery other staff engaged in important Metropolis providersSupply of meals, medical provides, or gasInformation mediaResort staffHomeless shelter and outreach staffUtility staff performing emergency repairsIndividuals employed by pharmacies, grocery shops (together with all meals and beverage shops), comfort shops, bodegas, gasoline stations, laundromats, inns, eating places/bars, and {hardware} shopsPeople searching for medical remedy or medical providesFor-hire auto...

CONNECTICUT (WABC) -- Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont activated the State Emergency Operations Heart in response to the nor-easter.The operations middle, which was already activated in a digital capability for the COVID pandemic, will stay activated to watch and reply to situations introduced on by the storm.The governor can be directing Connecticut's Extreme Chilly Climate Protocol to stay in impact and be prolonged by 10 p.m. Wednesday.RELATED | Nor'easter bears down with heavy snow, robust winds throughout NYC, NJ and the Tri-State spaceThe system will permit state companies to make sure essentially the most weak residents obtain safety from the extreme situations.Lamont can be urging individuals in Connecticut to keep away from all pointless journey through the storm and to stay in ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Eyewitness Information is offering steady reside updates and streaming protection with info that you'll want to know throughout the winter storm.3 Issues to KnowAll non-essential journey restricted in NYC on Monday, public faculties shift to all-remote studying.State of emergency in New Jersey, NJ Transit service suspendedJourney restrictions take impact on NYS Thruway, different highwaysMORE ACCUWEATHER RESOURCESPresent winter storm forecast from AccuWeatherExamine AccuTrack RadarCollege closings and delaysWinter Storm alerts issued by the Nationwide Climate ServiceMONDAYState of Emergency in NYCA state of emergency started at 6:00 a.m. in New York Metropolis. Officers are working to maintain everybody off the roadways if potential. They've suspended outside eatin...

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York Metropolis Mayor de Blasio has declared a state of emergency, together with limiting all non-essential journey, as of 6 a.m. Monday.The next classes are exempt from these restrictions:Public transit staffFirst respondersHealthcare and homecare staffLaw enforcement officialsPeace officersEvery other staff engaged in very important Metropolis providersSupply of meals, medical provides, or gasInformation mediaResort staffHomeless shelter and outreach staffUtility staff performing emergency repairsIndividuals employed by pharmacies, grocery shops (together with all meals and beverage shops), comfort shops, bodegas, gasoline stations, laundromats, accommodations, eating places/bars, and {hardware} shopsPeople in search of medical therapy or medical providesF...

The Black Lives Matter motion has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize due to a international company.A member of the Norwegian parliament made the nomination Saturday, praising Black Lives Matter for bringing a brand new consciousness to the problem of racial justice.Supporters stated the scenario is just like when the award went to Martin Luther King Jr. almost 50 years in the past.Additionally they in contrast it to Nelson Mandela and the African Nationwide Congress, who have been individually honored twice.An estimated 20-million People have taken half in Black Lives Matter protests, and thousands and thousands extra have made their voices heard globally.The parliament member nominating Black Lives Matter stated it might be an extended shot to win, however it's necessary t...

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York Metropolis Mayor de Blasio has issued a state of emergency, together with proscribing all non-essential journey as of 6 a.m. Monday.The next classes are exempt from these restrictions:Public transit employeesFirst respondersHealthcare and homecare employeesLaw enforcement officialsPeace officersEvery other employees engaged in very important Metropolis providersSupply of meals, medical provides, or gasolineInformation mediaLodge employeesHomeless shelter and outreach employeesUtility employees performing emergency repairsIndividuals employed by pharmacies, grocery shops (together with all meals and beverage shops), comfort shops, bodegas, gasoline stations, laundromats, inns, eating places/bars, and {hardware} shopsPeople in search of medical remedy or ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A winter storm warning is in impact for a protracted period nor'easter with heavy snow and powerful wind. New York Metropolis may see a foot or extra of snow. Areas to the north and west may find yourself with 24 inches.Click on right here for the newest snowfall projections and an in depth forecast.MondayACCUWEATHER ALERT: Windy and snowy with a excessive of 34.TuesdayACCUWEATHER ALERT: Gentle snow continues. Excessive 35.WednesdayNonetheless windy. Right here 34.ThursdayA bit milder. Excessive of 38.FridayClouder and delicate with a excessive of 42.SaturdayProbability of rain. Excessive of 42.SundaySolar and clouds with a excessive of 39.RELATED: "Rising Threat" docuseries explores how these rising sea ranges will play out within the decrease Manhattan of the la...

OZONE PARK, Queens (WABC) -- The FDNY is mourning this yr's first active-duty demise after a firefighter died of COVID.Joe Ferrugia was a 30-year veteran of the division and a member of Ladder Firm 142 in Queens.Ferrugia was among the many many first responders who served in the course of the September 11 assaults on the World Commerce Heart.Ferrugia leaves behind three kids.The Firefighters Union describes the loss as 'heartbreaking' and 'devastating.'Ferrugia was 61 years outdated.ALSO READ | Man serving to stranded motorist killed by hit and run driver in QueensEMBED >Extra Information MoviesMichael Agurkis,51, had pulled over to assist a stranded motorist round 8:30 p.m. Friday alongside the Nassau Expressway in Springfield Gardens.MORE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 COVERAGEConstructive C...

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- New Jersey is bracing for a whopper of a storm that might dump effectively over a foot of snow in lots of areas, creating blizzard-like situations and inflicting journey issues for the subsequent few days.Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency starting at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. State places of work will be closed on Monday.Murphy additionally introduced all NJ TRANSIT buses, rail (besides Atlantic Metropolis Rail Line), gentle rail and Entry Hyperlink service shall be briefly suspended systemwide for your entire service day as effectively.As well as, all six COVID-19 vaccine mega-sites shall be closed on Monday. All appointments shall be rescheduled inside the week. The Vaccine Name Middle will stay open to reschedule present appointments for first...

CALIFORNIA (WABC) -- A household of ski fans woke as much as an actual winter wonderland.An avalanche of snow not solely fell on the bottom, however practically buried their Tahoe Metropolis cabin.Every winter for the previous 35 years, the Hellers have taken time for a visit to the Northern California resort.RELATED | Nor'easter bears down with heavy snow, sturdy winds throughout NYC, NJ and the Tri-State spaceEMBED >Extra Information MoviesMeteorologist Jeff Smith has an replace on the nor'easter and the way a lot snow we will anticipate.The mom, Mary Heller, had an inkling that this journey is likely to be completely different after listening to a blizzard warning on the radio.When the household opened their entrance door, they had been welcomed with snow that almost got here as m...