President Biden has authorized a federal disaster declaration for Erie and Genesee counties in the wake of the blizzard that has left at least 34 people dead in Western New York, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said.
Federal disaster declared in Erie, Genesee counties in wake of blizzard
Stranded car and service vehicles are displayed in an Elmwood Village neighborhood in Buffalo on December 26, 2022. Clean up is currently underway after a blizzard hit four Western New York counties.
"Buffalo has been ground-zero for this storm," Mayor Byron Brown said. "The impact for this winter storm was the most harsh in Buffalo of Erie…
Watch as a City of Buffalo worker uses a wheel loader to plow through the three feet of snow covering Norwood Avenue in the Elmwood Village.
More people in Western New York have died due to this storm than died as a result of the Blizzard of '77.
Close to 30,000 customers had no electricity at the peak of the storm and its immediate aftermath.
Buffalo was the last municipality to lift its travel ban. All of Erie County remained under a travel advisory early Thursday.
As Western New York continues to respond in the storm's aftermath, officials also are still urging residents to stay off the roads in certain …
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Abdul Sharif left his Buffalo home around noon Saturday in a blizzard to get milk and other supplies. Sharif, 26, never made it back.Â
Gov. Kathy Hochul has formally asked President Biden for a federal emergency disaster declaration for Erie and Genesee counties, enabling the …
In the face of a driving ban and snow-clogged streets impenetrable to vehicles, volunteers on snowmobiles have ferried elderly people to shelt…
New York State, Erie County and Buffalo officials said Monday they were well-prepared with staffing, equipment and supplies heading into the b…
Craig Elston, stranded at his barbershop, welcomed 40 people into his business on Friday night to give them shelter from the blizzard. Nearly …
Family members are mourning Monique Alexander, 52, who died outside on Christmas Eve in the bitter cold, biting winds and blowing snow of the …
For the second time in seven months, a chance scheduling decision placed Buffalo Police Lt. Patrick McDonald at the center of almost untouchab…
"You can't understand what it was like unless you were here," Airfield Superintendent Joe Guarino said. "I hope I never see anything like this…
