WATCH: Jamaicans in New York and Connecticut are sharing videos of inches of snow as a major winter storm grips the Tri-State Area, forcing widespread business closures and travel disruptions. New York is home to one of the largest Jamaican diaspora populations in the United States, with more than 311,100 people of Jamaican descent, while Connecticut also has a significant Jamaican community impacted by the storm. According to CBS New York, parts of Queens recorded up to 13.5 inches of snow, with higher totals across New Jersey, Long Island and Connecticut. States of emergency remain in effect as officials urge residents to avoid travel. #JamaicaObserver #JamaicanDiaspora #NewYork #SnowStorm #Connecticut