Long Island updates for Feb. 11
The Suffolk County Legislature is holding a hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 to consider raising the legal age for buying cigarettes and other tobacco products in the county from 19 to 21. Credit: Charles Eckert
As we wrap up Newsday's LI Now Live post for Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, you can still find a rundown of today's top stories, the weather forecast for later this week and Twitter updates from Newsday reporters related to breaking news.
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Although we had clear skies today with a high of 27 degrees and a low tonight of 16, tomorrow could bring more snow. Another major winter storm is expected to drop a mix of snow and rain on Long Island. A winter storm watch is in effect for Long Island from midnight Wednesday to 6 a.m. Friday, telling of a potential 4 to 8 inches of snow, the National Weather Service said.
COMING UP
GLEN COVE CONSIDERS BENEFITS REQUIREMENTS: The Glen Cove City Council tonight will discuss health insurance benefits, including establishing minimum service requirements for future employees and retirees and the share of premiums that future retirees would pay. The 7:30 p.m. meeting is at City Hall, 9 Glen St. Follow Bill Bleyer’s coverage at newsday.com.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep. 35: EI baseball, girls lacrosse and plays of the week On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," we look at East Islip baseball's inspirational comeback story, Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week and Tess Ferguson breaks down the top defensive players in girls lacrosse.
