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Homeless Man Burns To Death Hiding From Ice Storm

The victim was found behind a kosher food market in North Lawrence by municipal workers who stopped to turn around their salting truck.

2011/02/02

Storm impact for Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 (AccuWeather Graphic)

Forecasters: Roads Will Refreeze As Temps Drop

The latest winter storm is ending as rain in most places Wednesday after an extended period of sleet and freezing rain brought up to three quarters of an inch of ice on streets and sidewalks.

2011/02/02

Feb. 2 storm impact

Ice Storm To Intensify During Overnight Hours

The New York City Office of Emergency Management said dangerous conditions will be present through Wednesday evening’s rush hour.

2011/02/01

A car navigates a snowy street. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Roads OK Tuesday Night, But Fears Of Wednesday Persist

Many area residents took extra precautions Tuesday night and stayed off the roads, but those who did venture out saw a glimpse of what’s expected to come in time for the Wednesday morning commute.

2011/02/01

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Slippery Sidewalks Becoming A Hazard In N.J.

The storm that came in overnight was enough to hide the patches of black ice and make getting around a challenge to say the least.

2011/02/01

Hoboken Snow Removal Street (credit: CBS 2)

Officials Ask N.J. Drivers To Avoid The Roads

To try and stay ahead of what will no doubt be a nasty winter mix, state officials were activating the emergency operations center to coordinate the snow response.

2011/02/01

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Toppled Trees A Concern Amid Midweek Storm

Spokesmen with ConEd, PSE&G and LIPA said they’re monitoring the storm and will beef up staffing as needed. Tree contact with power lines is the number one cause of power interruptions.

2011/02/01

Flying ice injures N.J. woman

N.J. Woman Injured After Ice Flies Off Truck

Imagine driving and suddenly you’re bombarded by flying ice and shards of glass. That’s what happened to one driver because someone in front of her didn’t remove snow and ice from his truck.

2011/01/25

Friday's snowstorm made Big Apple streets a mess. (credit: CBS 2)

Tired Of Winter Yet? In NYC, Some Aren’t

On Friday, the second winter storm to blow into the City in a week turned some streets into skating rinks and avenues into rivers of slush.

2011/01/21

An SUV slides down an icy hill - Pittsburgh, PA - Jan 18, 2011 - Photo: WCBS-TV

Cars Go Bump On Icy Hill

When it’s winter, you had better take care on the roads!

2011/01/19

Residents in Rockland County shoveling snow (credit: CBS 2)

Rockland County Residents Already Sick Of Snow

Sheets of ice covered so many roads up in Nanuet that even professional plow operators were having trouble driving around.

2011/01/18

Brooklyn Snow (credit: AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Slush Makes Walking NYC Streets A Challenge Tuesday

Getting around New York City after Tuesday morning’s sleet storm can be a full physical workout.

2011/01/18

Golden Retriever File Photo (credit: AP)

L.I. Authorities Rescue Dog After Fall Through Ice

Authorities used an inflatable boat and donned cold-water immersion suits to get to the golden retriever.

2011/01/17

Sanitation crews sweep confettti at Times Square (credit: CBS 2)

Crews Cleaning Up Times Square After New Year’s Party

With a kiss and a cheer, a million revelers rang in the New Year at the Crossroads of the World. Then, mere minutes after midnight, they were shuttled out.

2011/01/01

New Year's Eve

New York, New York Welcomes 2011

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. revelers have cheered the traditional ball drop in New York’s Times Square to mark the start of 2011 hours after dazzling fireworks lit up Australia’s Sydney Harbor for the new year.

2010/12/31

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