Governor Hochul directed State agencies to prepare as forecasts are calling for the first lake effect snow of the ’25-’26 winter season that is expected to impact Western New York, Central New York and the North Country.

Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a storm system forecasted to bring widespread strong-to-severe wind, rain, thunderstorms and the potential for snow in higher elevations Wednesday into Thursday.

Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a storm system forecast to bring widespread rain and gusty winds Wednesday night into Friday for parts of the Southern Tier, Western New York, Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island regions.

Governor Hochul declared a State of Emergency for eight counties across southern New York after urging New Yorkers to continue to prepare as a strong coastal storm is set to impact much of New York beginning Sunday afternoon.

Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to continue to prepare as a strong coastal storm is set to impact much of New York beginning Sunday afternoon.

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul instó hoy a los neoyorquinos a prepararse ante una fuerte tormenta costera que se pronostica que afectará partes de Nueva York durante el fin de semana del Día de la Raza.

Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare ahead of a strong coastal storm that is forecast to impact portions of New York during Columbus Day weekend.

Governor Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced 10 counties were upgraded from drought watch to drought warning in the Great Lakes region.

Governor Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, announced a statewide burn ban in effect starting today, October 2 due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions.

Governor Hochul announced a drought warning was issued in 12 counties in the Adirondack and Southern Tier regions and a drought watch was expanded to include six counties in the Susquehanna region.