A state of emergency has been declared in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County in New York as a powerful nor’easter that was tearing up the East Coast slammed portions of the Northeast on Sunday and Monday with powerful winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Sunday evening.

“Due to the ongoing nor’easter, I’m declaring a State of Emergency for NYC, Long Island and Westchester,” she said in a post on X . “We’re ready to assist local partners as damaging winds and heavy rain move in, with the potential for flooding and power outages.”

Because of the inclement weather and the State of Emergency, New York City’s Columbus Day Parade was forced to be canceled.

“Due to the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency o

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