Three days after a winter storm dropped a foot of snow in some parts of New York City, sidewalks and some streets remain blocked, leaving residents struggling to get around.
Despite temperatures staying below freezing, the Department of Sanitation said snow removal crews have been working around the clock, with hundreds of workers and emergency snow shovelers out clearing snow.
What You Need To Know
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Alternate side parking is suspended through Sunday, though parking meters remain in effect
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NYC Ferry service is suspended due to icy rivers and harbor and riders should check ferry.nyc for updates
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The city remains under an enhanced Code Blue, with shelters, war…
Three days after a winter storm dropped a foot of snow in some parts of New York City, sidewalks and some streets remain blocked, leaving residents struggling to get around.
Despite temperatures staying below freezing, the Department of Sanitation said snow removal crews have been working around the clock, with hundreds of workers and emergency snow shovelers out clearing snow.
What You Need To Know
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Alternate side parking is suspended through Sunday, though parking meters remain in effect
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NYC Ferry service is suspended due to icy rivers and harbor and riders should check ferry.nyc for updates
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The city remains under an enhanced Code Blue, with shelters, warming centers and mobile warming vehicles open to those in need
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Temperatures are expected to remain frigid through Sunday, with wind chills ranging from minus 5 to 5 degrees Wednesday
On Wednesday morning, NY1 observed snow piles and icy streets, with motorists reporting difficulties finding parking and navigating residential areas.
“Streets are horrendous,” one driver said.
“Not too far from me is so much ice, and it’s so hard to park anywhere. It’s simply disgusting,” another added.
Alternate side parking rules are suspended through Sunday, Feb. 1 as the city continues cleanup efforts, though parking meters remain in effect.
NYC Ferry service is disrupted due to icy conditions in the rivers and harbor. All routes were suspended Wednesday, with riders encouraged to check the NYC Ferry app or ferry.nyc for updates.
Temperatures are expected to remain frigid through Sunday, with wind chills ranging from minus 5 to 5 degrees Wednesday.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged residents to stay indoors amid what could end up being the city’s longest stretch of sub-freezing temperatures in several years.
The city remains under an enhanced Code Blue, with shelters, warming centers and mobile warming vehicles available. City officials are encouraging anyone needing relief from low temperatures to visit a designated location.
“Extreme cold snaps like this are life-threatening,” Mamdani said in a public service announcement. “We are leaving no stone unturned to keep New Yorkers safe. If you see someone outdoors in need of help, call 311.”