Sprinkling rock salt on your snowy or iced over a sidewalk seems like a smart thing to do. But it creates its own set of ...

Rock salt shortages across the Northeast have left towns scrambling for alternatives during one of the coldest winters in years with more snow and ice expected in the coming weeks. Homeowners and ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As winter approaches and temperatures drop below freezing, rock salt becomes a necessity for safety on roads, driveways, and sidewalks. But when and how much should you use to limit ...

When we have winter storms, our roads are kept clear by the hard work of all of the local road crews. They clear the snow with their plows while applying salt to melt the ice on the roads. Without ...

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -So far this winter, it’s not the amount of snow but the frequency of storms that’s created problems with rock salt in Troy. Whether it’s one inch or a foot, the plows and salt ...

COEYMANS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Another winter storm is headed our way and many are trying to prepare for the storm by stocking up on rock salt. But there’s a rock salt shortage happening across the state ...

TOWN OF BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) -- After managing snowfall this past weekend, highway department workers are preparing for more storms, which are expected later this week. However, across the state, ...

Winter salt can harm your grass, trees, and other plants. Use these solutions to prevent and treat the problem. Rock salt and ...

A road salt shortage across Central New York has left public works crews and everyday homeowners scrambling to get enough salt to keep ice off all the area’s roads, sidewalks and driveways. County, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Local snow removal companies in Western New York say a sharp increase in rock salt prices, combined with an early start to winter, is creating supply and cost challenges as the season ...