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Hardware stores report no spike in sales despite storm
Hardware stores report no spike in sales despite storm
News Alexa Altman 2/08/2013 at 12:16PM

As the city braces for Nemo, hardware stores report no spike in the sale of storm essentials. Peter Lee, manager of Platz Hardware in Ridgewood, said dwindling foot traffic in his western Queens store is due to residents recycling the salt and shovels they bought for previous storms. “The funny thing is we’ve had a [...]

Snow starts in New York as city braces for blizzard
Snow starts in New York as city braces for blizzard
Top Stories Cristabelle Tumola 2/08/2013 at 9:05AM

UPDATE 4:30 p.m.:  Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency for New York. “As this winter storm unfolds, bringing heavy snow and high winds to parts of the state, I strongly urge all New Yorkers to exercise caution, avoid travel, and stay indoors,” said Cuomo. “To ensure an effective and rapid response to [...]