NYC blizzard update: Schools reopen, transit has service changes Tuesday morning
Gothamist • • nation
Key Points:
- New York City is returning to routine after a historic blizzard, with public schools reopening and transit agencies working to restore service, though officials warn of black ice and reduced visibility Tuesday morning.
- Snow totals ranged from 16 to 19 inches in most neighborhoods, exceeding 24 inches in parts of Staten Island, prompting extensive overnight snow removal efforts.
- Some elected officials criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to reopen schools Tuesday, citing unsafe conditions and calling for remote learning, while city leaders maintain in-person instruction is appropriate with safety measures in place.
- Transit disruptions continue with suspended C train service, modified Long Island Rail Road schedules, reduced Metro-North service, and ongoing flight cancellations at area airports; bus and ferry services
