New York shuts down as 'historic' snowstorm approaches

New York City and other areas in north-east US have shut down ahead of a snowstorm which is expected to dump as much as 90 cm of snow.

All non-emergency vehicles have been banned in New York City Monday and Tuesday and subway services suspended.

An emergency has been declared in the states of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Some 60 million people may be affected.

BBC