Ralph Antonello 38 seconds ago near Woodbridge, NJ . Von Howze 6 hours ago. On this day in 1888, the most severe winter storm ever to hit the New York City region reaches blizzard proportions, costing hundreds of lives and millions of dollars in property damage. Although the storm also struck New England, New York was the hardest hit, with the 36-hour blizzard dumping some 40 inches of snow on the city. For several weeks, the city was virtually isolated from the rest of the country by the massive snowdrifts. Messages north to Boston had to be relayed via England. Even Leather Man, a fixture of New York and Connecticut history who had walked a circuit of 365 miles every 34 days for three decades, was reportedly delayed four days by the Blizzard of 1888. Leather Man, who walked during the day and slept in caves at night, was known as such because his clothes were made out of large patches of thick leather. Like · . 6 people like this.. Von Howze Folks who buy into global warming should check into the history of the weather. This is just one example of many horrific storms that took place over the centuries. 6 hours ago · Like · 2 .. Janice Toerne Clemens oh no Von it is not global warming anymore........no..... it is climate change(caused by man) and it will soon be illegal to say there is no climate change.... theyre going to get our money one way or another.... and when that one goes away there will be a new one in its place..... 3 hours ago · Like · 1 .. Von Howze Oh pardon me - climate change (aka winter). Thanks for the reminder Janice. 3 hours ago · Like · 1 .. Ralph Antonello Write a comment... .. . Like · · Promote · Share
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