24 inches of snow in some of NYC: What's happening as we dig out
Gothamist • • nation
Key Points:
- New York City remained in a state of emergency Monday afternoon after a blizzard dropped over 20 inches of snow in many areas, with Staten Island recording the highest total of 24.1 inches; travel bans were lifted midday but hazardous travel advisories remained in effect.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani extended an enhanced Cold Blue alert through Wednesday morning to support homeless New Yorkers, urging residents to call 311 if they see someone in need of shelter, while outreach workers have already brought 79 individuals indoors during the storm.
- Schools are set to reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday after the first traditional snow day in years, with custodial teams working to clear snow and ice around school facilities to ensure safety.
- The MTA subway system
