ALBANY – New York State is in a state of Emergency due to a winter storm that has been making its way across the area.
Governor Andrew Cuomo made the declaration late Thursday afternoon as a major winter storm started to bring heavy snow, sub-zero temperatures and high winds across New York State.
According to the governor’s office, a state of emergency mobilizes resources to local governments that otherwise are restricted to state use only and allows the Governor to suspend laws and regulations that would impede rapid response.
The Governor urged New Yorkers to avoid traveling and stay inside their homes until the worst of the storm has passed.
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