Death toll rises to 37 in the Buffalo area as crews work to clear roads and check on neighbors

The death toll in Erie County, New York has risen to at least 37 as crews continue to clear roads and go door-to-door to check on people who they couldn’t reach during the storm. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia gives AC360 an update on the search and rescue efforts.

Plus, federal prosecutors in New York are investigating the finances of Republican Rep.-elect George Santos. The Congressman-elect has admitted to fabricating sections of his resume, including his past work experience and education. Steve Israel is a former U.S. Representative who once represented most of the same Long Island district as Santos. He tells AC360 what people in his former district are saying about all of Santos’s lies. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices