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Cold temperatures continue to be a concern for much of the Twin Tiers through at least midday January 11 while a blast of lsnow has coated some roadways.

Winter weather is persisting into the new week for the Twin Tiers with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Chenango and Delaware Counties Monday.

Broome County Department of Social Services activates its Code Blue Plan to get homeless people into safe shelters

Some local school districts are preparing for a blast of cold weather with plans to implement special accommodations for students who walk to school.

As temperatures continue to swing into the very cold range, residents are being warned again to exercise caution in heating their homes.

Residents are reminded to guard against exposure by covering noses, ears, fingers and heads and also check on the elderly.

The region is shivering under some of the coldest temperatures since Thanksgiving with wind chills expected to dip below zero.

The National Weather Service says the Twin Tiers region is in for a blustery holiday.

As cold weather grips much of New York this winter, state lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to expedite deliveries of propane.

While dangerous wind chill temperatures grip the area, the Broome County Office for Aging is offering advice for older adults.