'Buying rock salt like crazy': South Nassau hardware stores stocked with storm supplies

Multiple hardware stores reported that they had received deliveries of rock salt and shovels Friday morning.

Rock Salt Is Running Out as a Major Winter Storm Bears Down—What to Do Before It’s Too Late

These alternatives can keep you safe.
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Ice melt vs rock salt – experts reveal the best de-icing solution for your yard

Extreme weather this winter has brought snow to parts of the country that aren't quite used to it yet. If you haven't seen snow in years, you may not know the right way to de-ice your outside spaces.
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Desperate times: Hardware stores resort to water softening salt amid rock salt shortage

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The salt shortage continues and local store owners are getting desperate and creative. Chief Investigative Reporter Berkeley Brean explains that, with every grain of salt from the ...
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'Don’t Be Salty New York’ campaign urges less rock salt use

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Winter weather has a good grasp on Western New York early on in the season. Along with snow, comes ice. Many folks and municipalities are using rock salt to keep sidewalks and roadways ...
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DEC urges New Yorkers to reduce rock salt use

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has joined state and local officials to encourage New Yorkers to reduce the overuse of rock salt when possible and ...