Kathy Hochul Declares Emergency as Storm Hernando Hits Northeast

Winter Storm Hernando is set to bury the US Northeast under two feet of snow, prompting New York Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency for 50 million residents.More than 3,000 flights have been canceled across major hubs in New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia as airlines like Delta ground fleets ahead of predicted 70 mph wind gusts.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned of life-threatening conditions as the system potentially intensifies into a bomb cyclone, marking the first blizzard for the city since 2017.