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City, archdiocese announce school closures ahead of storm

A snow storm heading toward New York, like

Photo credit: AP | A snow storm heading toward New York, like this one in Fayetteville, Ark., has prompted New York City officials to announce in advance that schools will be closed tomorrow. (Jan. 29, 2010)

Anticipating a huge snowfall, New York City schools will be closed Wednesday, officials said. On Long Island, Catholic schools will follow local public schools' lead, officials said.

The city Department of Education made the decision Tuesday morning, a spokeswoman said.

"It is supposed to be so bad, especially in the afternoon," said spokeswoman Marge Feinberg. "We might be able to transport...

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