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Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania commuters’ wurst nightmare

Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania commuters’ wurst nightmare

SHREWSBURY, Pa. — A truckload of hot dogs spilled across a Pennsylvania interstate Friday after a crash that briefly clogged the heavily traveled artery in both directions. Crews were stuck with a job they did not relish — rolling up the scattered tube steaks for disposal. “Once those leave the truck and hit the road, that’s all garbage, and it’s …

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Commuters impacted by severe weather in Queens as Clearview Expressway, LIRR tracks flood

Commuters impacted by severe weather in Queens as Clearview Expressway, LIRR tracks flood

Severe weather and flooding impacted Thursday evening’s commute around the New York City area. Earlier Thursday afternoon, the potential for severe storms and flash flooding prompted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency in several counties. Parts of Queens seemed to get the worst of it. MTA Chairman & CEO Janno Lieber and LIRR President Rob Free provided …

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