Winter Storm Watch Issued For Parts of LI; Flash Freeze Possible​

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Winter Storm Watch Issued For Parts of LI; Flash Freeze Possible

A powerful winter storm will pound the island this weekend and ice is a major concern. See the latest snow total estimate maps.

Tanger Providing Gift Cards To Gov't Employees During Shutdown

Tanger is giving out free gift cards for federal government employees during the government shutdown.

Man Killed After Car Strikes Pole, Overturns

A 21-year-old man was killed in the crash Thursday morning.

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