Governor Hochul declares state of emergency

Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency in several NY counties over lake-effect snowstorm
The third significant lake-effect snowstorm that’s blasting Great Lakes communities with strong winds and heavy snow has led to a state of emergency in parts of New York state.
Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency as severe winter weather hits New York
Wind gusts could exceed 50 mph, potentially causing power outages, while heavy rain may lead to localized flash flooding.
State of emergency, driving bans declared as snow pounds parts of WNY
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for multiple counties in Western New York on Wednesday night ahead of the incoming lake-effect snowfall. Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee and Wyoming counties are all under the state of emergency,
Hochul declares state of emergency for Genesee and Wyoming counties
As we track localized whiteout conditions and strong winds across the region on Thursday, Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for Genesee and Wyoming counties.
Governor Hochul declares a State of Emergency as lake effect snow starts to fall
The State of Emergency started at 3 p.m. Friday, and it includes Allegany, Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, and Wyoming counties.
N.Y. weather: Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency upstate; 4-6 feet of snow expected
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Significant lake effect snow has prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency in multiple upstate counties. With multiple feet of snow projected to fall on various parts of New York State, Hochul updated residents with the latest on developments and government response.
Governor declares state of emergency for big lake effect snowstorm
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is declaring a state of emergency for the state's first big snowstorm of the season.She warns it could bury towns near Lake Erie and
Governor declares emergency over expected lake-effect snow
The governor declared a state of emergency in portions of the Western New York — including Cattaraugus County — as well as the Finger Lakes, Central New York and North
State of Emergency declared in Erie County due to heavy lake effect snow
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz declared a State of Emergency for all of Erie County due to the snow. Bill Geary, the county's commissioner of Public Works, joined Voices to discuss conditions across the county.
Snowstorm triggers state of emergency for parts of New York. How much snow is expected?
"I encourage all New Yorkers to stay alert, stay off the roads if possible, and keep in contact with family and friends as we move through the next 48 hours.”
N.Y. Gov. Hochul issues state of emergency amid upstate storm; 3 feet of snow possible
In the wake of the emergency declaration, officials have implemented bans on tandem and empty tractor trailers in parts of ...
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Gov. Hochul should sign bill requiring transparency in emergency contracts (Editorial Board Opinion)
A bill on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk would require the details of all emergency contracts let by the state to be publicly posted. Such contracts are exempt from the usual review by state ...
Buffalo Public Schools announce Thursday closures
Buffalo Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, citing inclement weather and a State of Emergency declaration.