Sept. 25, 2026, 6:09 p.m. ET
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Friday for eight counties as a coastal storm brings strong winds, heavy rain, dangerous surf and coastal flooding to parts of the state.
The state of emergency covers the Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk and Westchester counties. The storm is expected to continue through Sunday, with the worst conditions forecast from Friday night through Sunday morning.