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Dan Losquadro, the superintendent of highways for Brookhaven Town, is advising residents to get their cars off the roads in order to allow plow trucks more room to remove snow.

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Suffolk District Attorney Ray Tierney announced the indictment of nine people, charging them with a series of gang-related crimes in Huntington Station, including orchestrating the killings of two. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie has more.

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In Nassau, Glen Cove and North Merrick saw the most snow, at just over 12 inches reported by Sunday evening. In Suffolk, Setauket-East Setauket reported 13.5 inches.

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New York City schools will operate through remote learning.

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Gov. Hochul unveiled plans for her state budget proposal, including no new state taxes, a 4.3% increase in school aid and no taxes on tips. NewsdayTV political analyst Joye Brown has more.

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Republican Bruce Blakeman took the oath of office to begin his second term as county executive on Monday night. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

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The deposed Venezuelan leader made his first court appearance on Monday in Manhattan as large crowds gathered outside the courthouse. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

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