New York 'Snowmageddon' prompts driving ban across city

'Crippling and potentially historic blizzard' known as Winter Storm Juno hits New York and the north-east of America

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A powerful blizzard dubbed "Snowmageddon" bore down on New York last night, with officials banning road travel for all but emergency vehicles in more than a dozen counties.

New York City and Long Island residents were among those threatened with a $300 (£198) fine if they violated the ban after 11pm.

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