Long Island preps for snow as storm bears down on region
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Timing is crucial: Hempstead Town's supervisor says they’re going to wait until the last possible second to treat the roads so the mixture doesn’t wash away. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. Credit: Newsday Staff