state of emergency, NYC and East Coast
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A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New York City Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in response to a powerful nor’easter, resulting in cancellation of Columbus Day parade 2025.
Parts of the state are forecast to experience moderate to major coastal flooding, inland flash flooding, winds up to 60 mph (97 kph), up to 5 inches (about 13 centimeters) of rain and high surf, potentially causing beach erosion. Some volunteers were putting sandbags at beaches.
FOX 5 New York on MSN
Columbus Day Parade canceled due to State of Emergency in NY
NEW YORK - New York City's annual Columbus Day Parade has been canceled. This announcement comes following Gov. Kathy Hochul's declaration of a State of Emergency earlier Sunday.