New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 11 counties on Thursday ahead of a heavy snowstorm to hit upstate that will carry intense lake effect snow through Sunday.
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Hochul has called upon New Yorkers in the Buffalo and Watertown areas to avoid any unnecessary travel through Thursday night and into Friday. The following counties will be under the emergency order: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Niagara, Oneida, Oswego, St. Lawrence, and Wyoming.upon citizens of her state to do their “part to make sure that everyone stays safe during this winter storm.
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