CLARENCE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Towns and villages across Western New York are feeling the effects of the rock salt shortage. I checked in with highway departments across the area to see how their ...

Extreme cold and frequent storms have depleted the rock salt inventories local authorities rely on to keep streets and sidewalks safe, making it harder for suppliers to keep up with demand.

RENNSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The rock salt shortage is impacting the entire Capital Region and beyond. On Friday Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order that declared a state disaster ...

The city didn’t actually spread more salt than usual. But it may have seemed that way, according to the Sanitation Department, because there was less snow and rain.

A national shortage of rock salt – a common product used to treat roads during icy weather – is causing issues across the winter-weary U.S. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of ...

It turns out President Donald Trump doesn’t have the market cornered on protective trade policies. Back in 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the New York State Buy American Salt Act, a bill sponsored by ...

As the winter weather continues, it's becoming more difficult for retailers to keep rock salt on the shelf. But one store in Eastpointe is working to ensure that its customers still have access to it.

American Rock Salt said the shortage is due to the long stretch of cold weather. Ellen Pouthier at Apalachee Salt told 13WHAM Apalachee was not awarded any counties by New York State's Office of ...

READING, Pa. - The Berks County Commissioners are declaring an emergency when it comes to the ongoing rock salt shortage. Officials say the move should help the county acquire additional salt if ...