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NYC Declares Emergency as Blizzard Approaches, Travel Ban Imposed

2/22/2026

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New York City declared a state of emergency ahead of a significant blizzard, with a travel ban starting at 9 p.m. Sunday.
Mayor Mamdani announced snow days for schools and suspended alternate side parking.
Emergency services, including the New York Police Department and the Fire Department of New York, are mobilizing to safeguard the public.
The Department of Sanitation has deployed 2,600 workers and 700 salt spreaders.

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New York City declared a state of emergency ahead of a significant blizzard, with a travel ban starting at 9 p.m. Sunday.
Mayor Mamdani announced snow days for schools and suspended alternate side parking.
Emergency services, including the New York Police Department and the Fire Department of New York, are mobilizing to safeguard the public.
The Department of Sanitation has deployed 2,600 workers and 700 salt spreaders.