LI courts closing early as snowstorm smacks region

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) - Officials have announced an early closing for courts on Long Island because of the snowstorm.

Nassau and Suffolk County court officials say that operations were shutting down at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Up to a foot or more of snow was expected in the region.

A Nassau courts spokesman said the only exceptions are for emergency applications pending before the court.

There is no word on if the courts would be open Wednesday.