New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered a full travel ban for Erie County starting at 9 p.m. local time due to bad weather.

For some reason, Hochul thinks she has the authority to revoke New Yorkers’ inalienable right to freedom of movement.

“Travel is going to be extremely dangerous in Western New York this weekend. We are implementing a full travel ban in Erie County starting at 9pm tonight,” Hochul said.

It’s another case of government overstepping its boundaries because it thinks the people can’t care for themselves.

From Kathy Hochul’s office:

Full Travel Ban in Effect for Passenger Vehicles in Erie Country Beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday and Reassessed at 6 a.m. Sunday, Allowing Plows to Clear Roads Safely Overnight

Full Travel Ban for Commercial Vehicles on All State, County and Local Roads in Erie County and on the New York State Thruway Between Exit 46 and the Pennsylvania State Line Also Beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday Through The Duration Of The Storm

NFL Will Postpone Bills-Steelers Playoff Game to Monday at 4:30 p.m. After Weather Consultation with State Officials

Lake-Effect Weather Systems to Create Impossible and Dangerous Travel with Whiteout Conditions

Potentially Life-Threatening Conditions Including Damaging Winds, Freezing Temperatures and Lake Effect Snow

State of Emergency in Effect for Multiple Counties; New York National Guard Deployed to Western New York for Emergency Response Support

Search and Rescue Personnel Deployed to Western NY

New Yorkers Urged to Prepare for Potential Power Outages and Other Severe Winter Weather Impacts

“Freedom of movement is a human right. You do not have the authority to do this, Marxist nutjob,” Kyle Becker wrote.

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Hochul announced earlier Saturday the Buffalo Bills-Pittsburgh Steelers game will be postponed until Monday.

“I’ve been in communication with @NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the dangerous conditions in Buffalo this weekend. In consultation with our emergency response teams, @BuffaloBills leadership, and the NFL, the Bills game will be postponed to 4:30 pm Monday,” Hochul said.

X users responded to Hochul’s message:

The Associated Press reports:

A potentially dangerous snowstorm that hit the Buffalo region on Saturday led the NFL to push back the Bills’ wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers from Sunday to Monday.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the NFL cited public safety concerns for the postponement, with up to 2 feet of snow projected to fall on the region over a 24-plus-hour period. Heavy snow began falling by midafternoon Saturday, accompanied by strong wind, and the Bills posted a video on social media of whiteout conditions at Highmark Stadium.

“The decision to move the game to Monday was made in consultation with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in the best interest of public safety, and with the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the region prepares for the storm,” the NFL and Bills said in a joint statement.

Hochul said she started talking with the NFL on Thursday about the possibility of rescheduling the game because of what she called a “dangerous storm.” Hochul, who is from just outside of Buffalo, closed her news conference by saying, “Go Bills.”

 

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