LIVE UPDATES: Major snowstorm to blanket The Bronx; travel ban begins at 9 p.m.

Hundreds of flights canceled at LaGuardia as snow intensifies

5:52 PM: More than 500 flights have been cancelled and nearly 200 more are delayed at Laguardia International Airport this evening as the snowstorm intensifies.

Some rescheduled flights are not departing until Tuesday. Security lines were crowded as travelers rushed to catch remaining departures, while others whose flights were canceled were trying to find alternate ways home.

Flight statuses continue to change throughout the afternoon, and travelers are urged to check with their airlines before heading to the airport.

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FERRY SERVICE SUSPENDED

4:50 PM: Due to expected blizzard conditions, NYC Ferry service will end early today at 5 p.m.

NYC TRAVEL BAN

4 PM: Mayor Mamdani says only essential workers and emergency vehicles will be allowed on streets, highways and bridges in New York City starting at 9 p.m.

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Gov. Hochul holds news conference ahead of major storm

3:28PM New York is about to get hit by a major winter storm that will bring heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous travel conditions. Gov. Hochul is holding an update on statewide preparations.

Mayor Mamdani declares state of emergency during news conference

3:28PM Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a "state of emergency" for New York City and issued a travel ban from 9 p.m. Sunday night until 12 p.m. Monday afternoon. All non-essential travel is banned from city roadways.

The mayor also announced NYC public schools will be closed on Monday, including no remote learning. This is the first "old school" snow day in years.

"We were given a waiver by the State Department of Education for a snow day," said Kamar Samuels, the city's Chancellor of Schools.

They did not announce a plan for schools on Tuesday.

Mamdani also announced the basement alert group is now active and high-water rescue teams are on standby for flooding emergencies.

Public libraries will be closed on Monday.

The mayor said overdose prevention centers will remain open overnight across the city.

He also noted to expect a delay in trash and recycling collection.

Marissa Santorelli

Catholic Elementary schools to be closed on Monday

The Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese had announced Bronx Catholic elementary schools will be closed Monday ahead of the storm.

Closed for the snowstorm

The Wildlife Conservation Society has closed their zoos and aquariums to visitors today and tomorrow due to the storm. An update on when they reopen will be available tomorrow.

BREAKING NEWS: MAMDANI ANNOUNCES SNOW DAY

All NYC public schools will be closed Monday and there will be no remote learning, Mayor Mamdani says.

Bronx Borough President urges Bronxites to stay indoors

Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Bronxites to stay indoors and be prepared for potential outages.

Hazardous Travel Advisory

NYC Emergency Management has issued a hazardous travel advisory that will be in effect today at 1 p.m. until Monday at 6 p.m.

Hour-by-hour blizzard forecast

9:50 AM: A potentially historic snowstorm with blizzard conditions is in the forecast for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut by through Monday. Isolated spots in the tri-state area could see up to 2 feet of snow. News 12 meteorologist Alex Calamia is here with an hour-by-hour forecast to show you when impacts could be at their worst and most dangerous.

Talking up a storm

9:30 AM: Watch News 12's Marrisa Santorelli and meteorologist Hope Osemwenkhae chat and answer your questions about the storm.

AAA warns of power outages and dangerous travel as nor’easter approaches

8:37 AM: The storm brings the possibility of power outages, and drivers are encouraged to charge phones, portable chargers and other essential items before the worst conditions arrive. Click here for some tips from AAA.

Mayor Mamdani meets with DSNY crews as snow operations begin

Sunday 8:26 AM: Mayor Mamdani met with DSNY crews in Queens as they prep for snow operations.

Power center: Electric outage resources

Sunday: 7:27 AM: Dealing with an electric outage during the storm? Click here for links to report an outage and view the outage map in your area.

Mamdani says city is ready for next round of snow

Saturday 7:53 PM: Mayor Mamdani said the city is readying more than 2,200 vehicles and loading over 700 salt spreaders, with plows to be deployed citywide once snowfall exceeds two inches.