NYC Mayor Announces ‘Full Classic Snow Day’ for First Time Since 2019

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has declared a state of emergency and issued a travel ban ahead of intensifying blizzard warnings, effective 9 p.m. Sunday through noon Monday. The National Weather Service warns the storm could bring 1 to 2 feet of snow, damaging winds, and possible coastal flooding across parts of New York and New Jersey. Blizzard alerts stretch from Maryland to Massachusetts, with New York City, Long Island, and Boston among the hardest-hit areas. Officials are urging residents to avoid nonessential travel and remain indoors as the powerful winter storm moves in. Stay tuned for updates on closures, travel impacts, and snowfall totals.