Long Island Buried

Dangerous conditions and historic snow snarl communities

The winter storm that hit the northeast over the weekend had a tremendous effect on Long Island, New York, especially Suffolk County and Town of Brookhaven.

People joked about stocking up on supplies before the storm, but it became no joke when roads became unusable and residents could not leave their homes for days.  Schools were closed early Friday and eventually Monday and Tuesday since streets were still not plowed.

"The storm hit at a time commuters were making their way back from the city," said Suffolk county Executive Steven Bellone. "The snow just swallowed them up. It came down so hard and so fast." 

Read the rest of the story on the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps website!

—Kid Reporter William Russell

Photo: Snow buries Kid Reporter William Russell's bloc in Sound Beach. This was the scene all over Brookhaven Town in Long Island, New York, after the winter storm. (William Russell)
 

Comments

[Zoe]

The snow was so sticky and was packed in twice. it was crazy. I was happy and sad. I was sad that I didn't get that snow and was happy I didn't get it. I cant live without internet.