A historic blizzard has struck the New York City area, delivering the first major snowstorm in a decade and bringing transportation and daily activities to a standstill across the northeastern United States. Central Park recorded an impressive 19.7 inches of snow, making it the ninth-largest snowfall in the city's history. Long Island was particularly hard-hit, with Islip reporting the highest snow accumulation at 31 inches. East Islip and Patchogue each experienced 30 inches of snow, while Staten Island and parts of New Jersey, including Bergen County locations like Lyndhurst and Carlstadt, also faced substantial snowfall.