Zohran Mamdani and Mikie Sherrill Declare Emergencies as Storm Hits

A severe winter storm intensifying into a bomb cyclone has paralyzed the northeastern USA, prompting states of emergency in New York, New Jersey, and four other states while leaving 240,000 customers without power.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill implemented strict travel bans as snowfall reached 60 centimeters and over 8,000 flights were canceled at regional airports.The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening conditions from Maryland to Maine following a record-breaking cold period in Florida earlier this February.