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Potentially historic nor'easter brings blizzard-like conditions to NJ and NYC

Blizzard-like conditions in Kenilworth, NJ
Doug Doyle
Blizzard-like conditions in Kenilworth, NJ

A potentially historic nor’easter has brought blizzard-like conditions…and a travel ban in some parts of New Jersey…The snowstorms has caused all kinds of problems in both the Garden State and NYC. The snowstorm has prompted NJ Transit disruptiions, power outages, flight cancellationsm and school closings.

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency on Sunday. Snow totals vary anywhere from 10 to 24 inches. Road crews are having trouble keeping up with the snowfall. There are whiteout conditions in some towns.

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998. Since then, Doug and his news staff have received more than 300 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.