Weather
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Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of a lake effect snow event expected to impact parts of the Western New York, Central New York, Finger Lakes and North Country Regions.
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Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to take precautions as extreme cold temperatures and gusty winds this week will bring an increased risk of frostbite and hypothermia
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Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on weather conditions that will impact counties throughout the state this weekend, and urged them to prepare for colder temperatures next week.
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Governor Hochul provided an update on the lake effect snow event impacting upstate locations.
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Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the lake effect snow event beginning this afternoon and continuing into the weekend for areas in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the North Country.
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Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on heavy rain and snow expected to impact New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to take precautions as storms are forecast to impact New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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Governor Hochul announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will offer federal assistance to New Yorkers in Lewis County who were impacted by severe weather events on August 18-19, 2024 that resulted in significant damages to businesses and homes.
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Governor Hochul signed legislation to require that all school districts develop plans to mitigate extreme heat in classrooms.
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Governor Hochul provided an update to New Yorkers on ongoing lake effect snow conditions in portions of the North Country, Western New York and Central New York.