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

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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
Allen Zhong
Allen Zhong
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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.

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Allen Zhong
Allen Zhong
senior writer
Allen Zhong is a long-time writer and reporter for The Epoch Times. He joined the Epoch Media Group in 2012. His main focus is on U.S. politics. Send him your story ideas: [email protected]
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