Governor Hochul Announces Increased Local Law Enforcement and State Police Patrols During Holiday Travel Season

The New York State Thruway Authority today announced that it will hold a public information session regarding the replacement of the New York Route 90 bridge (milepost 312.16) over the New York State Thruway (I-90) in the Town of Montezuma from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, September 4, to 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, to ease traffic throughout Labor Day weekend. Suspension of roadside construction during a weekend of increased traffic also helps protect the safety of highway workers, including those in organized labor during a holiday that honors the ideals of the labor movement.

Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to exercise caution ahead of a storm forecast to bring heavy rain throughout the Mid-Hudson, New York City and Long Island regions 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening through 2:00 a.m. Friday. This afternoon, the flash flooding risk for the New York City Metro area was upgraded to Moderate, a 40 to 70 percent chance, as rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches is expected with local totals of 3 to 4 inches possible. Rainfall rates of 2 to 2.5 inches per hour are possible and could lead to flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are also forecast to impact these regions, with potential for damage from strong winds. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.