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NYC Issues Blizzard Warning, Urges Volunteer Snow Shovelers

2/22/2026

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New York City faces its first blizzard warning in nearly a decade, with forecasts of 15–24 inches of snow and winds above 45 mph.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged residents to volunteer as emergency shovelers to address staffing shortages in the city's snow response.
Critics say the plan reveals failure to prepare for severe weather.
Residents should stay indoors and report to sanitation garages for snow removal.

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New York City faces its first blizzard warning in nearly a decade, with forecasts of 15–24 inches of snow and winds above 45 mph.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has urged residents to volunteer as emergency shovelers to address staffing shortages in the city's snow response.
Critics say the plan reveals failure to prepare for severe weather.
Residents should stay indoors and report to sanitation garages for snow removal.