Governor Kathy Hochul announced that several towns north of Buffalo were removed from the travel ban, but continued to encourage New Yorkers to not make non-essential travels while the snow falls, “No one should be on the Thruway. And again, no other roads are open outside those southeastern towns in Erie County and those northern communities will be opened at 3:30 today. It’s not about unnecessary restrictions. It’s about keeping New Yorkers safe and allowing first responders and ambulances, utility crews to respond.”