Zohran Mamdani Imposes NYC Travel Ban as Historic Blizzard Hits

Zohran Mamdani ordered a mandatory travel ban in New York City as a historic blizzard threatens the Northeast USA with up to 28 inches of snow.Governor Kathy Hochul and Governor Mikie Sherrill declared states of emergency while the National Guard was mobilized to handle life-threatening conditions.Over 7,000 flights were canceled across major airports after DHS Secretary Kristi Noem suspended security pre-screening services for travelers.This storm marks the first blizzard warning for the region since 2017 and places approximately 54 m people under urgent weather alerts.