Blizzard Live Updates: Record Snowfall Slams New England as NYC and NJ Dig Out
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A major winter storm caused widespread train cancellations and delays in the Northeast, severely disrupting travel for commuters and travelers, with many stranded in stations like New York's Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall.
- New York City intensified outreach efforts to protect homeless individuals during the blizzard, deploying workers to provide shelter and warm supplies, but some homeless people still faced overcrowded facilities and challenges accessing warming centers.
- Rhode Island declared a state of emergency and implemented a travel ban as heavy snow and high winds caused dangerous road conditions, power outages affecting hundreds of thousands, and prolonged restoration efforts expected to last several days.
- The heavy, wet snow from the storm poses significant health risks, especially during snow shoveling, prompting experts to advise safety measures to
