"Hochul Issues Warning on Lingering Floods and Outages in New York State"

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York warned residents about the lingering risks of widespread power outages and flooding in certain parts of the state following a storm. As of Tuesday evening, about 143,000 households were without power, with concerns about the numbers rising due to ongoing strong winds. Hochul also expressed significant concern about the potential for flooding, particularly in the Hudson Valley, due to heavy rainfall and melting snow. She urged people to stay home and be cautious due to the hazardous conditions.