On Sunday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a state of emergency as a significant snowstorm approaches the city. The announcement includes a travel ban from Sunday evening until Monday afternoon, during which all streets, highways, and bridges in New York will be closed to traffic, affecting light vehicles, trucks, scooters, and e-bikes. The emergency measures, however, will not apply to essential workers or those traveling for emergency reasons.

With over eight million residents, New York is the largest city in the United States, and Mayor Mamdani urged residents to refrain from any non-essential travel. He highlighted that New York City has not faced a storm of this magnitude in the last ten years and is looking to minimize disruptions and ensure safety in response to the anticipated severe weather.

Meteorologists are predicting a significant snowstorm that could also impact other northeastern cities, including Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. This unprecedented weather event raises concerns about transportation, safety, and emergency preparedness in the region as local authorities take necessary precautions to safeguard the well-being of residents.