New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday ordered citywide travel ban ahead of major storm.
From 9pm Sunday to 12pm Monday a “state of emergency closes the streets, highways and bridges of New York City for all traffic, cars, trucks, scooters and E bikes," Mamdani told reporters at a press conference.
He added that the ban will not affect essential workers and even locals needing to travel due to emergencies.
“We are asking New Yorkers to avoid all non essential travel," he said. “New York City has not faced a storm of this scale in the last decade."
Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Provide Weather Updateshttps://t.co/d7txgmpbiH— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor)February 22, 2026
New York City and much of the Northeast are bracing for a historic winter storm, as meteorologists warn that a powerful blizzard could blanket the region in feet of snow, disrupt travel, and create life-threatening conditions. The city has issued a blizzard warning for the first time in nearly 10 years, underscoring the severity of the approaching storm.
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The National Weather Service said snow and storm alerts stretch from the Mid-Atlantic region to the Northeast. Heavy snowfall and powerful winds are expected to peak between Sunday and Monday.
Forecasters predict up to 1.5 feet (46 cm) of snow in and around New York City, including Long Island. This is the city’s first blizzard warning since 2017.
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