Open Letter to Governor Hochul: Upstate Storms Deserve Attention
Let me get this straight: when a massive blizzard hits downstate, it’s a state of emergency. Federal disaster funds are requested, press conferences happen, and everyone sees leadership in action.
That’s exactly what happened after the February 22‑23 blizzard.
Now you’ve even requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the president so New York could tap federal funding for cleanup, repairs, and recovery…