Zohran Mamdani Bans Travel as Record Blizzard Paralyzes Northeast

Zohran Mamdani issued a total non-essential vehicle ban in New York City after a historic blizzard paralyzed the northeastern USA region.Governor Maura Healey issued a travel ban in four counties while the National Guard and Amtrak suspended services as 350,000 homes lost power.Meteorologists noted that the storm underwent a rapid intensification with winds reaching 84 mph which was initially difficult for models to predict.Proactive public safety measures and the opening of warming centers likely prevented significant casualties despite the record-shattering snowfall.