9 h. ago New York Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency in response to Long Island brush fires

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled brush fires on Long Island. She said 100,000 N95 masks will be sent to the impacted area.

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11 h. ago New York governor declares state of emergency for brush fires on Long Island

Fast-moving brush fires fanned by high winds burned through a large swath of land on New York's Long Island on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of a military base and the closure of a major highway.

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13 h. ago Kathy Hochul Issues State of Emergency as Brush Fires Break Out in Long Island

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued a state of emergency as several brush fires were reported as having broken out in Long Island on Saturday. The post Kathy Hochul Issues State of Emergency as Brush Fires Break Out in Long Island appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Brush Fires Break Out on Long Island, Prompting Highway Closure

An official said that more than 25 agencies were fighting dozens of fires on Saturday. Forecasters had warned that low humidity and gusty winds would create an “elevated risk for fire spread.”

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3 d. ago Brad Lander Would Declare Housing Emergency if Elected N.Y.C. Mayor

Mr. Lander wants 500,000 homes to be built in the city. Nearly every candidate has the crisis as a top issue.

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5 d. ago New York governor laments federal workers being 'unceremoniously' fired by Trump admin, offers them jobs

Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., is inviting federal workers fired by President Donald Trump’s administration to come work for her, saying, "We value public service."

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5 d. ago New York governor declines to say whether Andrew Cuomo is fit to serve as mayor

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declined to say whether former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was fit to serve as mayor of New York City on Monday during an interview.

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6 d. ago Wildfires scorch the Carolinas, SC Governor McMaster declares state of emergency

Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency in South Carolina as wildfires scorch the state.

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6 d. ago South Carolina Governor Declares State of Emergency in Response to Wildfires

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) declared a State of Emergency in response to more than 100 wildfires breaking out in the state that had impacted 4,200 acres. The post South Carolina Governor Declares State of Emergency in Response to Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Gavin Newsom Declares 'State of Emergency' for Brush Clearance

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a "state of emergency" on Saturday for brush clearance ahead of peak fire season -- but months too late to save the devastated communities of Los Angeles from the Palisades and Eaton fires. The post Gavin Newsom Declares ‘State of Emergency’ for Brush Clearance — Months Too Late appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 d. ago Multiple wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations, burn ban issued in South Carolina

Brush fires erupted in both North Carolina and South Carolina on Saturday, forcing officials to order evacuations as crews work to contain the fires.

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8 d. ago For those traveling, please be aware of this incident and prepare for traffic delays on IL

For those traveling, please be aware of this incident and prepare for traffic delays on IL-177. First Responders are on scene with a Brush Fire on IL-177, West of Eagle Rd, outside of New Minden. Give First Responders room to work, slow down and drive with c  Facebook

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1 week ago Chile: Nationwide Blackout Leaves over 98% of Country Without Power

An "unwanted operation" in Chilean electric company ISA Interchile's systems caused a nationwide blackout on Tuesday afternoon, prompting far-left President Gabriel Boric to declare a state of emergency and curfew that lasted through Wednesday morning. The post Chile: Nationwide Blackout Leaves over 98% of Country Without Power appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Facing Trump’s Threats, New York’s Governor Adopts a ‘Rambo’ Attitude

Gov. Kathy Hochul has embraced a more aggressive stance as she takes on President Trump, deals with Mayor Eric Adams and nears a competitive election next year.

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2 w. ago Minnesota declares state of emergency as diseases cripple Midwestern farms

Minnesota has declared a state of emergency due to a trifecta of bird flu strains. The state's Department of Agriculture provides more information about how this move can help farmers.

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2 w. ago Court Rules Against Andrew Cuomo’s Attempt to Dismantle Ethics Panel

New York’s highest court rejected the former governor’s push to undermine an ethics commission that had been investigating a $5.1 million book deal he received for a memoir.

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2 w. ago As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat

If Representative Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, runs for governor next year, Beth Davidson, a Democrat, hopes to win his swing seat in the Hudson Valley.

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