A mailbox, damaged in a snow storm. (thisisbossi/flickr)
Much of the region is under a blizzard warning as a n'oreaster bears down on the area. Here's the latest on official statements, planning and updates that you'll need to watch.
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A blizzard warning is in effect for the New York City area, and the brunt of the storm will hit Friday night to Saturday morning.
We’ll be keeping our transit tracker updated.
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