upstate new york bracing for snow storm

Governor Cuomo has opted to activate the State's Emergency Operations Center in anticipation of heavy snowfall that's expected to hit New York in the next 24 hours.

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Governor Cuomo has activated the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor the storm and any emergency needs that may occur. Representatives from state agencies such as the State Police, the State DOT, the Thruway Authority and the Department of Health are all on hand to coordinate storm response efforts...

Utica, NY (WIBX) - New York State Electric and Gas, and Rochester Gas and Electric are urging customers to exercise caution as they brace for this round of bad winter weather. With the forecast calling for a mixed bag of freezing rain, sleet and heavy snow, officials say weather related power interruptions are possible.