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New York Mayor Enforces Travel Ban Amid Historic Snowstorm

KVIA•Monday, February 23, 2026 at 1:04 AM•CNN Newsource

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has implemented a travel ban from 9 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday due to a severe snowstorm affecting the region. This decision comes alongside the cancellation of public school classes for the day, with no remote learning options available. The storm marks Mamdani's second major weather event since taking office, and he emphasized the importance of keeping residents safe, particularly the homeless population, by enhancing shelter services. The city is in a state of emergency, with over 2,000 snowplows ready to clear the streets once significant snowfall occurs. Residents are advised to stay indoors during the peak of the storm.

Key Details: • Travel ban effective from 9 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday. • Public schools closed with no online classes on Monday. • Over 2,600 sanitation workers on 12-hour shifts for snow response. • Emergency shelters opened for the homeless; no evictions during the storm. • Report vulnerable individuals on the street to 911.

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