NEW YORK (AP) — The first snowstorm of the season has given way to rain and high winds in the region.The National Weather Service says rain will taper off by late morning Friday.The weather service said New Yorkers should expect sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph and gusts in excess of 50 mph.TodayRain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 9am, then a chance of snow between 9am and 11am.