January 24, 2026

State of Emergency Issued Ahead of Cold and Winter Storm

As extreme cold blankets the State with feels-like temperatures below zero, New Yorkers are urged to prepare for Sunday's winter storm, forecast to bring up to 18 inches of snow.

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