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Hochul declares state of emergency for NY counties affected by winter storm

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Published  December 26, 2025 4:47pm EST
New York
FOX 5 NY
Travel standstill due to snowstorm

Travel standstill due to snowstorm

FOX 5 NY's Jennifer Williams reports live from LaGuardia Airport after over 250 flights were canceled due to the snowstorm.

The Brief

    • New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for the New York counties impacted by the incoming winter storm.
    • The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories for parts of New York City, New Jersey and Long Island.
    • New Jersey's acting governor has also declared a state of emergency over the storm.

NEW YORK - New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for the New York counties impacted by the incoming winter storm.

NY, NJ state of emergency

What we know:

A post-Christmas snow storm is expected to dump up to 9 inches across parts of the Tri-State Area, bringing hazardous travel conditions and bitter cold temperatures heading into the weekend.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories for parts of New York City, New Jersey and Long Island.

New Jersey's acting governor has also declared a state of emergency over the storm.

The Source: This article includes information from a social media post made by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

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