On Friday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a State of Emergency ahead of the playoff wild card game. The State of Emergency is declared in Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Erie ...

COVID-19 testing locations can be found through the state’s map, which will remain open after the state of emergency ends. Calling is recommended , in case a site closes and the map isn’t updated.

A state of emergency is a formal declaration that allows public officials to free up funds, mobilize assistance, and temporarily harness powers they otherwise wouldn’t have on a normal day.