"The region is seeing the first significant snowfall of the season Tuesday. Leaders in a number of cities are taking precautions to respond to the weather, clearing the streets to help keep people safe. In Albany, Mayor Kathy Sheehan says city crews have more than 60 pieces of equipment responding to the snow, with crews working in 12-hour shifts. City leaders ask people to avoid travel."
""I know it's going to be a work day; if you can work from home ... the less vehicles on the street, the better for our plows and are safer for the men and women of our department," said Albany Department of General Services Commissioner Sergio Panunzio. A number of Hudson Valley municipalities have declared snow emergencies. In Newburgh, alternate side of the street regulations are in effect, and city officials say any car parked illegally during the emergency is going to be towed."
The region is experiencing the first significant snowfall of the season Tuesday. City crews in Albany are operating more than 60 pieces of equipment with 12-hour shifts to respond to the snow. City leaders ask residents to avoid travel to facilitate plows and protect public works personnel. Albany Department of General Services Commissioner Sergio Panunzio urged telework when possible, citing safety for plow operators. Several Hudson Valley municipalities declared snow emergencies, and Newburgh enacted alternate-side parking rules with towing for illegally parked vehicles. Local closings and delay information are being updated on regional closings pages.
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