Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency as Blizzard Set to Hit NY

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:48:01 +0000
Public Health

Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State of Emergency for 21 New York counties as a major blizzard is forecast to impact Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley. Forecasts indicate 18-24 inches of snow for Long Island and NYC with wind gusts up to 60 mph. The Governor activated 100 members of the New York National Guard with 25 vehicles to support response operations.