The following school closings

27 12 2010

With 2 feet of snow on the ground Yeshiva Ktana (all divisions), YBH (all divisions) and The Cheder will all be closed on Monday.





Blizzard is dumping more then 2 feet of snow

27 12 2010

Passaic N.J- While crews have been fighting this blizzard all night. At times even getting stuck themselves or swiping other vehicles, much still needs to be done. The storm is expected to tapper off at about noon today. More then 2 feet of snow will have been dumped on Passaic County with estimates as high as 30 inches. The State Of Emergency stays in effect through out the morning rush hour. If you don’t need to go outside in this blizzard please stay off the roads.





State Of New Jersey Acting Governor Issues State Of Emergency

26 12 2010

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s acting governor has declared a state of emergency in the wake of the powerful winter storm that roared into the state on Sunday.

State Senate President Steve Sweeney, who is filling in while Gov. Chris Christie and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno are out of state, issued the order Sunday night.

But a decision on whether state offices would be open Monday has not been made.

Forecasters are expecting 12 to 20 inches in most areas by the time the snow stops early Monday. Blizzard warnings remain in effect for the eastern half of the state, while winter storm warnings were in place for western New Jersey. If you are caught on the roads you are subject to fines and being towed.





New Jersey Transit Bus Service Suspended

26 12 2010

New Jersey transit bus service is being suspended system wide until further notice. For more info feel free to contact New Jersey Transit. * Customers should travel only if absolutely necessary.

* Before starting your trip, visit njtransit.com for up-to-the-minute service information. This information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.

* Sign up for free My Transit Alerts to receive travel advisories for your specific trip via email or mobile device. Visit njtransit.com/mytransit to enroll.

* Allow plenty of extra travel time. Delays and service changes are possible.

* Use extreme caution when walking on exposed sidewalks, parking lots or station platforms and when boarding trains and buses.

* Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.

* If you park, ensure your car is stocked with a snow brush and ice scraper so you can clear your car upon returning to the lot.

* Report slippery or unsafe conditions to bus operators, train crews or NJ TRANSIT staff.

* Local jurisdictions are responsible for clearing bus stops. Local residents can help their neighbors by shoveling the bus stops along the sidewalks near their homes so that people are not standing in the icy streets while traffic is passing.