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Spring Getaways: Affordable Tropical Travel Deals

Gabe Saglie, senior editor of Travelzoo, visited The Couch with some great travel itineraries full of sand, surf and savings — and accessible from area airports.

2013/03/26

Snow in Jersey City, NJ on Monday, March 19, 2013 (credit: Philip J. Victor/CBSNewYork.com)

Late Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice To Tri-State

The storm that started overnight Monday and early Tuesday dumped up to six inches of snow in some spots, making for dangerous and deadly driving conditions.

2013/03/19

Late Winter Storm Hitting Tri-State With Heavy Bands Of Snow

A winter storm warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday for Rockland, northern Westchester and western Passaic counties. A winter storm warning is also in effect for northern Conn. from 9 p.m. Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday.

2013/03/18

NYC’s 6 Best Winter Season & Cold Weather Date Ideas

Take your date to one of these restaurants, bars or fun activities to get close (or hot and bothered) this season.

2013/02/24

Lower Temps, Higher Heating Oil Costs Hit LI Residents Hard This Winter

The price of home heating oil on Long Island this week was higher than ever during a heating season. The average fill up cost was $1,195, and most Long Island homes fill up more than three times a year.

2013/02/14

Fashion For The Ski Slopes

Time to start planning those ski trips, which means it’s also time to update your ski style – and we’ve got the hottest styles to help you look cool on the slopes.

2013/01/28

NYC’s 5 Best Winter Sports

This weekend New York City’s Department of Parks and Recreation sponsors its annual Winter Jam, including live entertainment, snowshoeing, and animal tracking demos. But don’t worry if you can’t make it to Central Park – there’s plenty of winter fun to be had in the five boroughs all season long.

2013/01/24

FILE - Winter Jam NYC. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Winter Jam Coming To Central Park This Weekend

While walking around outside may be harrowing, Winter Jam will be on this weekend.

2013/01/23

Bitter Cold, Brisk Wind Hits Tri-State Area — Coldest In 3 Years

Folks around the Tri-State Area got a strong taste of winter Tuesday, thanks to brisk winds and below-freezing temperatures, and the trend was expected to continue Wednesday.

2013/01/22

Sand Volleyball Still Available In Dead Of Winter In NYC

The weather may have been bitterly cold Tuesday, but some people were still playing beach volleyball in the sand.

2013/01/22

Photo Credit: Lincoln Park Zoo Lights Festival/Todd Rosenberg Photography 2011

Best Places For Outdoor Winter Activities In Chicago

Once you’ve pushed yourself to brave the lower temperatures, you’ll find that Chicago does have some fun winter activities to offer.

2013/01/18

Ski Season Begins Today At Campgaw Mountain

It’s been a less than wintry December so far, but a Bergen County ski mountain is opening its doors this morning.

2012/12/28

Snowfall in Central Valley (credit: CBS 2)

Tri-State Area Dries Out, Thaws After Wintry Blast Blankets Region

By afternoon, there were no major problems on the roadways. Subway, bus and rail service also was normal.

2012/12/27

Snowfall at 114th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive. (credit: Jesse Zanger, CBSNewYork.com)

Winter Storm Does A Number On Roads In Rockland, Raises Concern On Long Island

The storm system is the same one that dumped snow and sleet on the nation’s midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the South.

2012/12/26

Superstorm Sandy's destruction seen in the Rockaways - Dec. 7, 2012 (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

City Urges Those Still Without Heat To Find Alternate Living Arrangements

New York City officials are urging New Yorkers still without heat since superstorm Sandy to relocate immediately, and they’ll help you find a new place to stay.

2012/12/21

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