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We’re staring off with frigid temperatures and dry conditions.

We can expect readings to warm us up to the mid-30s this afternoon.

Highs: Upper teens
Lows: Near 10
Some clouds

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1. Siena poll: Hochul hits new favorability rating high, keeps strong lead over Blakeman in race for governor

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has her highest-ever favorability rating and holds a wide lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in a hypothetical race for governor later this year, according to a Siena University poll of registered voters released Tuesday.

According to the poll, Hochul has a 49-40% favorability rating, the first time she has hit 49%. She holds a 26-point lead over Blakeman, 54-28%, and among Democrats, holds a 53-point lead, 64-11% over her only challenger from the left, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado.

1. Thousands without heat, electricity during Con Edison power outage

On Monday night, nearly 1,600 customers were still without power as a Con Edison outage drags on and temperatures drop back into the teens.

According to Con Edison, the melting snow mixed with road salt damaged underground electrical equipment, knocking out two major power lines feeding the area.

3. Brooklyn man remains in ICE custody after DHS blocks release

Matthew and Allan Marrero have been separated for nearly three months after Allan was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in November.

Allan was detained by ICE officials after attending a routine green card interview. It was the next step in the couple’s journey together after marrying in 2023.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security placed a stay on Allan’s case after an immigration judge granted him bail. DHS said Allan overstayed a tourist visa and missed a key immigration hearing. 

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1. Clintons try to reach agreement for Epstein testimony before contempt of Congress vote

2. Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for Haitians

3. Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying N.Y. project can resume