Northeast Blizzard Triggers Widespread Flight Cancellations and Power Outages
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A powerful winter storm pounds the Northeast, prompting thousands of flight cancellations and widespread power outages, with blizzard conditions threatening up to 20 inches of snow in New York City and up to 25 inches in parts of surrounding states. New York City declared a state of emergency and travel ban, schools closed, and rail and bus services suspended, as the partial federal shutdown also affects TSA PreCheck and other programs amid ongoing disruptions.
- Blizzard updates: 9,000 flights have been canceled and NYC is under a travel ban as storm pummels Northeast Business Insider
- Twenty-two inches of snow falls in parts of US east coast as major winter storm hits BBC
- How much snow have we gotten so far? See latest totals near you NBC New York
- Double-digit snowfall reported in some parts of New York City as blizzard continues Spectrum News NY1
- Millions face road travel bans as snow blankets New York and north-east US The Guardian
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