Local areas declare emergencies ahead of winter storm

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by: Chelsea Siegal

Posted: Dec 17, 2020 / 08:07 AM EST / Updated: Dec 17, 2020 / 12:23 PM EST

NEW YORK STATE (NEWS10) – Towns, cities and counties across the Capital Region are declaring emergencies due to the storm hitting the area on Thursday, Dec. 17. Here is a running list of declared emergencies:

This list is continuously updated.

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