Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast as winter storm hits
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- A major winter storm is impacting the Northeastern U.S., with blizzard warnings issued from Maryland to Massachusetts and snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet expected in many areas.
- New York City and New Jersey have imposed travel bans, with New York City banning non-emergency travel from 9 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday, and regional airports canceling thousands of flights.
- State of emergency declarations have been issued in several states, including New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and parts of New York, as officials prepare for heavy snow and strong winds causing potential power outages.
- New York City schools canceled classes on Monday, and city officials are mobilizing snow removal efforts while outreach workers assist homeless residents in
