Snow Neigh! Ponies Run Free on Staten Island Streets as Nor'easter Punishes Region
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Ponies get loose on Staten Island as residents deal with snow from storm. Erica Byfield reports.
While officials across the tri-state area urged everyone to stay off the roads Tuesday as a powerful nor'easter pummeled the region with strong winds, whiteout conditions and flooding, some New York City residents simply said "neigh."
Two runaway ponies took to the streets of Staten Island, amusing people who snapped photos of the animals prancing in snow-covered intersections near Hylan Boulevard and Richmond Avenue.
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Snow falls in Times Square Tuesday morning.
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A ferocious nor'easter descended on New York City Tuesday morning.
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A nor'easter Tuesday brought the potential for at least a foot of snow.
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Radio City pictured during Tuesday's storm.
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Snow began falling in New York City early Tuesday morning.
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Storm Team 4's latest projections call for anywhere from 3 to 12 inches of snow in the city.
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The storm crippled travel across the region Tuesday.
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Snow falls in New York City Tuesday during the crippling nor'easter.
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A nor'easter crippled most of the region Tuesday.
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The National Weather Service lifted its blizzard warning for New York City Tuesday morning.
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Models shifted early Tuesday, meaning a greater chance for a wintry mix along the coast and heavier snow inland.
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A view of Tuesday's nor'easter in Stamford, Connecticut.
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Tuesday's nor'easter crippled travel across the region.
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Metro-North service was suspended beginning at 12 p.m. Tuesday.
Farmington, Connecticut, seen covered in snow during Tuesday's nor'easter.
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A look at Tuesday's nor'easter in Lagrangeville, New York.
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Plows move through midtown Manhattan during Tuesday's nor'easter.
One photo posted on Community Education Council President's Mike Reilly's Facebook page showed the duo calmly crossing the street in front of an MTA bus. NYPD officers eventually corralled the ponies.
They were safely returned to their owners.
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Chloe, a nine-month-old New Jersey puppy, looks a little perplexed by the snow, but she's willing to go with it.
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This pup was bundled up for the snow Tuesday, March 14.
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This puppy was out in Central Park during Tuesday's nor'easter on March 14.
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Dogs were out in full force during Tuesday's nor'easter on March 14.
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These pups were feeling playful during the nor'easter on Tuesday, March 14.
Marley plays in the Bronx during Tuesday's nor'easter on March 14.
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Dogs around the city enjoyed the snow on Tuesday, March 14.
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Dogs didn't shy away from the snow during the nor'easter on Tuesday, March 14.
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This NYC dog wasn't shy when it came to the nor'easter on Tuesday, March 14.
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This dog had the perfect outfit for the nor'easter on Tuesday, March 14.
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This NYC dog was out in the nor'easter early on Tuesday, March 14.
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Elle enjoys the snow on Tuesday, March 14.
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In case of emergency, CC and Cleveland Leebaw left a trail for mom to find them in Glen Gardner, New Jersey.
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CC and Cleveland Leebaw are just a couple of fuzzy friends frolicking in the snow in Glen Gardner, NJ.
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This Bridgeport, CT pooch is certainly enjoying today's storm (and probably wouldn't mind a little more).
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"Hey mom, can we go play in the snow?" Honey and her son Axl watch the snow come down in Apalachin, NY on Feb. 9.
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Rosie loves the Pennsylvania snow, and who can blame her really?
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Who says cats don't like snow? This one does, enjoying this outdoor bench in Langhorne, PA.
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A police dog from an NYPD K-9 team hangs out in the snow.
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Chloe, a nine-month-old New Jersey puppy, looks a little perplexed by the snow, but she's willing to go with it.
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Copper the Beagle has a little snow on his nose, and he likes it just fine.
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The birds of Metuchen, NJ want their birdseed and they don't much care how much snow is on the ground.
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Some cats like to go out in the show ... some cats, like this one in Paramus, prefer to observe from the window.
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When you play in the snow, you get snow on your face.
A dog in orange booties was spotted in Columbus Circle.
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Brownie came with his snow gear and he absolutely loves the fluffy snow.
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Bailey wasn't letting anything stop his morning stroll.
Futon was having a grand old time at Central Park West.
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Logan (left) and Nicole Arnott catching snowflakes on their tongues.
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Logan (left) and Nicole Arnott are thoroughly enjoying their snow day!
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There's nothing like enjoy the snow from indoors with a friend.
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Delayed school openings in Tipton, IN means a bright an early start on fun in the snow (much to mom's chagrin).
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A winter wonderland is best enjoyed with your loved ones, as one family in Marion, OH experienced today.
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Piles of snow bring the perfect opportunity for family sledding in New Jersey's Van Saun County Park. Thanks dad!
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Little Luca is all bundled up and ready for his first snow storm in Philadelphia, PA!
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Jessica Elaine shared photos of her dogs on a walk in West Milford Thursday.
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Jessica Elaine took her pups for a walk in the snow in West Milford Thursday.
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Jessica Elaine's dogs enjoyed a walk in the snow Thursday in West Milford.
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This pup decided to enjoy his snow day by keeping warm under the covers in Boston, MA.
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Though Porter didn't get a snow day in Chicago, IL, he managed to enjoy the snow just as much as his friends in New York City.
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Casper is taking on the big city snow or shine!
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This pup doesn't mind a little snow. Just shake it off!
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Puppy on the prowl.
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Where are your snow boots?
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This little guy would rather get a lift home.
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Lily looks ravishing on her stroll through Central Park.
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Chloe braves the elements looking cute in a pink winter coat.
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There was plenty of fun to be had Thursday as snow fell in Orange County, New York.
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This dog was having some fun Thursday playing some ball in the snow.
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All dressed up for the weather!
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Maya is wishing hard for more snow!
