Back Stories: Blizzard Of 1996 Buries New York City

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In today's Back Story, WCBS Chief Meteorologist Craig Allen looks back on the Blizzard of 1996. Two feet of snow fell on the city in January 1996, and up to 3 feet in areas surrounding the city.