After a blizzard dumped two feet of snow on the New York Metropolitan region, travel at local airports ceased, forcing many passengers to ride out the delays in airport waiting areas.

Stranded: After a Blizzard, Holiday Travel in the New York Area Grinds to a Halt

Desperate passengers scramble and improvise in the wake of heavy snow

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