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Snow storm hits Long Island and the city (Newsday) - A small snow storm hit Long Island and New York City today, leading to dangerous road conditions. The storm is expected to last until midnight, at which point it will turn into sleet and then rain, the National Weather Service said.

Fire Damages School and Synagogue on Long Island (FOX 5 New York) - A Jewish community on Long Island is coming together to cope with the aftermath of a fire at their synagogue and Hebrew school. The fire broke out early Tuesday and badly damaged Temple Israel in Great Neck. The synagogue serves more than a thousand families.

Fire destroys portion of Long Island synagogue (WABC-TV New York) - firefighters had their hands full Tuesday morning battling a synagogue fire on Long Island.

Fire damages Long Island Hebrew school and synagogue (AM New York) - A portion of a religious school attached to a Long Island synagogue was destroyed by a fast-moving early morning blaze Tuesday that required four departments and more than 200 volunteer firefighters to extinguish.

School bus overturns on Hempstead Turnpike on Long Island (AM New York) - A school bus carrying children has overturned on a Long Island turnpike, closing the road in both directions.

School Bus Overturns On Long Island With Children Inside (FOX 5 New York) - Eight children and two adults were injured when a school bus crashed into a car on the Hempstead Turnpike on Long Island this morning. Police say none of the injuries are serious. The children, and the bus and car drivers were all hospitalized. The Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown has reopened after it was closed during the morning rush. MyFoxNY.com for updates as they come in.

School Bus Overturns On Long Island With Children Inside (FOX 5 New York) - Eight children and two adults were injured when a school bus crashed into a car on the Hempstead Turnpike on Long Island this morning. Police say none of the injuries are serious. The children, and the bus and car drivers were all hospitalized. The road has been closed in Levittown in both directions since the crash at around 7: 30 am. MyFoxNY.com for updates as they come in.

The First of Long Island Corporation Announces the Election of Milbrey 'Missie' Rennie Taylor to the Board of Directors (PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance) - GLEN HEAD, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2008 -- The First of Long Island Corporation has announced that Milbrey "Missie" Rennie Taylor has been elected in accordance with the Corporation's bylaws to serve as a Class I director effective January 22, 2008.

Long Island sinks St. Francis (The Tribune-Democrat) - The St. Francis women’s basketball team seems to have a span in every game in which it does not play well. On Monday night at the Stokes Center, that period of malaise occurred in the first half.The Lady Blackbirds of Long Island University raced out to a 24-8 lead Monday night in a Northeast Conference game, ultimately prevailing 61-47.The Long Island defense set the tempo for the game early.

Windy Weather Knocks Out Power On Long Island (WNBC) - The Long Island Power Authority said 168 customers are without power as of 6:30 a.m. on Monday.