Brian Mann

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A larger public ceremony will take place later on New Year's Day on the steps of City Hall.

Brian Mann, NPR News, New York.

The winter storm has brought a mix of wind, rain, snow and ice, forcing road closures, canceling and delaying airline flights.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says non-essential state employees should stay home whenever possible Tuesday, with whiteout conditions expected in much of the state.

Thousands of line crews are in the field trying to restore power to electric customers.

On social media, Vermont Governor Phil Scott warned of the possibility of flash floods throughout the state, urging people to, quote, remain vigilant and be prepared.

According to the National Weather Service, more heavy snow is expected in the Great Lakes region through midweek, with Arctic air likely to hit the eastern two-thirds of the country, including Florida.

Brian Mann, NPR News in upstate New York.

The winter storm has brought a mix of wind, rain, snow and ice, forcing road closures, canceling and delaying airline flights.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says non-essential state employees should stay home whenever possible Tuesday, with whiteout conditions expected in much of the state.

Thousands of line crews are in the field trying to restore power to electric customers on

On social media, Vermont Governor Phil Scott warned of the possibility of flash floods throughout the state, urging people to, quote, remain vigilant and be prepared.

According to the National Weather Service, more heavy snow is expected in the Great Lakes region through midweek, with Arctic air likely to hit the eastern two-thirds of the country, including Florida.

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Here in upstate New York, rain coated trees and power lines overnight with thick layers of ice in some areas.

The power company National Grid says crews are working to clean up debris and restore power to thousands of customers.

Heavy rain and snow with whiteout conditions are expected to continue through New Year's Eve in some areas.

Because of wind and road conditions, a ban on empty tractor-trailer trucks is in effect in western New York.

The National Weather Service has also issued ice storm warnings for parts of eastern Vermont.