Daily Update: After surge, COVID-19 cases on the decline, Snow in the forecast for Thursday

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Here are the headlines for Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.
RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW
Following winter surge, COVID-19 cases across region on decline
Year-end police statistics show 14.5% increase in criminal incidents compared to prior year
Real Estate Transfers: Jan. 20, 2022
THE SUFFOLK TIMES
Greenport man, a former Southold school employee, is charged with sex abuse
Mattituck School District outlines five-year plan for facilities improvements
WEATHER
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Suffolk County in effect from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Slippery road conditions may impact the morning commute and accumulation of between one and three inches of snow is expected.
The snow will taper off Thursday afternoon and the low tonight will be around 13 degrees.