Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for more than half of New York counties and provided an update on the state’s response ahead of anticipated widespread snowfall Friday

Residents are urged to complete travel before 6 p.m. Friday as a storm bringing 4-to-8 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph moves eastward across the state.

Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday issued a State of Emergency for many counties across the state as a winter storm moves through New York

Governor Kathy Hochul called for a state of emergency on Friday evening for more than half of New York counties, including Wayne County.“As widespread snowfall is expected to start in New York City and its surrounding areas this evening,

At least 1,500 flights have been cancelled or delayed across northeast US as a powerful winter storm disrupts one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency as a major winter storm threatens to bring heavy snowfall, dangerous travel conditions, and possible power outages across much of New York — including the Hudson Valley,

Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.

“We are seeing the highest number of flu cases ever recorded in a single week in New York State,” State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, noting that the state recorded 71,123 flu cases for the week ending Dec. 20. That was the most recorded in a single week since 2004, when the state began its current method of reporting cases.