New York Declares Emergency as New England Set to Embrace First Hurricane in 30 Years

A sign on the Southern Parkway alerts drivers that there is a "Hurricane Warning in Effect" as Hurricane Henri moves up the coast in Wantagh, N.Y., on Aug. 21, 2021. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

New York state and New York City have declared states of emergency ahead of Hurricane Henri, likely the first hurricane in 30 years in New England.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday that the city has been placed in a state of emergency.