Today's 5: Weekend's Big Story May Be Snow

Plainview and the rest of the Long Island may see its first significant snow fall this weekend.

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On Friday and this weekend:

1. The National Weather Service is calling for light snow, mainly this morning, with temperatures in the 20s. But overnight Friday into Saturday, a heavier snowfall is predicted, which could bring 2-4 inches of snow by Saturday afternoon to the area. The storm should clear by Saturday night.

2. Today's other big story is about what is being done by local clergy members and civic leaders to stem the tide of bias crimes across Long Island. See our in-depth story here.

3. is offering a "really moving" Shabbat experience tonight when it hosts their "All-music, all-dancing Shabbat. Organizers say it's a totally new and energized way to experience Shabbat. The community is welcome and no RSVP is necessary.

4. You still have a chance Thursday to tell the community why you or a friend is the Check out our story and the comments.

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