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NYC BLIZZARD: Everything you need to know about the massive winter storm and its impacts
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New York City is experiencing its first blizzard since 2016, one that is dropping a massive amount of snow across the area. So far, the falling snow has

New York City is experiencing its first blizzard since 2016, one that is dropping a massive amount of snow across the area. So far, the falling snow has resulted in travel bans, school closures andThe citywide travel ban went into effect at 9 p.

m. on Feb. 22, limiting all road traffic to essential and emergency travel only. All New Yorkers are still urged to stay indoors., so if you do need to travel, allow extra time to reach your destination. The LIRR is suspended indefinitely while the storm is taking place.Since snow is still falling, these numbers are subject to change, but at the time of publication, at least 15 inches of snow was reported at multipleCrown Heights, Brooklyn: 18 inches as of 7:42 a.m.Washington Heights, Manhattan: 17.1 inches as of 7:30 a.m.Coney Island, Brooklyn: 16 inches as of 5:43 a.m.LaGuardia Airport, Queens: 15.1 inches as of 7 a.m.Elmhurst, Queens: 15 inches as of 6:20 a.m.Grasmere, Staten Island: 12.7 inches as of 3:30 a.m.As you know, all public schools were cancelled for Feb. 23 with no remote learning, giving kids a proper snow day for the first time since 2019. At this time, it’s not clear if school will be closed tomorrow as well, but the mayor will likely announce that later today.It might be a while before we can go outside, but once we can, New York City has plenty of places toEmily Davenport is the Digital Editor of amNewYork Metro. She covers entertainment, business and things to do stories around New York City, both in writing and through video. Outside of work, you can find her exploring the city or hanging out at home with her cranky bird.NYC BLIZZARD: How much snow has fallen across NYC during this historic winter storm?New York’s John Sarcone is a perfect example of Trump’s lawless U.S. attorneyCameras and covered faces: some ICE agents begin using body cams in 26 Federal PlazaTopps Rip Night draws hundreds to New York City as Fanatics expands global reachRingling Bros brings larger than life show to Barclays Center, set to perform at UBS and Prudential Center in MarchQueens man shot dead at sports bar; killer at large, cops say

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