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Winter Storm Hits Tri-State: NYC Declares Emergency

2/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A major winter storm blanketed the Tri-State area with up to two feet of snow, severely disrupting mass transit.
New York City subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, and New Jersey Transit faced major disruptions.
By Tuesday morning, limited service resumed on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.
Travel advisories remain in effect due to hazardous conditions.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11-14, paralyzed the northeastern United States with over 40 inches of snow, causing approximately 400 deaths and disrupting transportation systems. This storm followed a series of severe blizzards in the preceding years, including the Schoolhouse Blizzard in January 1888, highlighting the vulnerabilities of urban infrastructure during extreme weather events.

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Story summary

A major winter storm blanketed the Tri-State area with up to two feet of snow, severely disrupting mass transit.
New York City subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, and New Jersey Transit faced major disruptions.
By Tuesday morning, limited service resumed on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.
Travel advisories remain in effect due to hazardous conditions.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency.

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