"Anyone who goes in or near the water this weekend is literally gambling with their life." New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issues a stark warning as a powerful nor'easter bears down on the state, bringing dangerous conditions to coastal communities. "Stay out of the water. Stay away from the water," Hochul urges, pointing to vicious rip currents, heavy winds and mammoth waves. The warning comes as the massive storm intensifies along the Northeast coast, with Long Island among the areas bracing for a hard hit. Track the latest on the nor'easter: ▻