Kathy Hochul Declares Emergency as Blizzard Hits USA East Coast

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared states of emergency as a massive winter storm hits the USA East Coast.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and MTA officials warned of severe transit disruptions while snowfall rates reach up to five centimeters per hour.Emergency leaders including Scott Evans and John Berlingieri prepared for flooding and whiteout conditions affecting 56 million people across multiple states.The severe weather follows a tragic storm in January that caused over 100 fatalities and a recent avalanche that claimed eight lives in California.