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Blizzard 2013: What You Need to Know

From how to reach the town about snow removal to the latest on store openings, we have you covered.

More than 24 hours after a blizzard dropped nearly two feet of snow on West Islip, many residents are still digging out.

To make it easier, Patch has compiled some of the most important information into one story.

First, local residents needing to call Islip Town should dial 631-224-5600. As of last night, the main roads had been plowed repeatedly, but secondary roads were dicey and were still difficult to navigate.

Also, anyone planning to drive around Long Island on Sunday should take note: many main roads are in bad shape, including the Long Island Expressway, which is shut down from Exit 57 to Exit 73. It won't be easy to drive east. Many cars are still stuck on the LIE.

As for businesses, most retail shops that are scheduled to open on Sunday are, in fact, open. But it's always smart to call ahead. The main supermarkets were open.

And as always: In case of an emergency, dial 911.

Finally, on a lighter side, please continue to share your blizzard photos with us. Residents throughout Long Island have shared great pictures. So join in.

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West Islip Resident May 18, 2013 at 07:23 pm
You can thank all these POS politicians for the new gun legislation designed to make law abidingRead More citizens give up their second amendment rights out of sheer frustration and incontinence of owning a gun legally for increases in savage on citizen violence. This is only the beginning and in short time many New Yorker's will be forced to remain in their homes fearing one of these animals will make them their pray. I for one believe in the old adage, it's better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
ARNOLD MERKITCH May 17, 2013 at 07:34 pm
WREATH LAYING FOR 9/11 BEAM WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 11AM ON 5/2713
West Islip Resident May 17, 2013 at 09:06 am
Has anyone been able to find out if we are losing money renting this building to this for profitRead More preschool? If I under stood correctly from previous post's, there may be some friendship with one or more BOE members which paved the way for their lease.