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Mayor Prioritizes Homeless Amid Blizzard, Faces Criticism

2/24/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Mayor of New York City) announced NYC will not clear homeless encampments during a blizzard, prioritizing people over infrastructure.
Despite shelter offers, 79 people were placed in shelters as up to 2 feet of snow fell.
Critics condemned Mamdani's response after 19 deaths in a storm.
Mamdani urged residents to volunteer as emergency shovelers, requiring identification.
Forecasters predict 15 to 24 inches of snow with hazardous conditions.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Mayor of New York City) announced NYC will not clear homeless encampments during a blizzard, prioritizing people over infrastructure.
Despite shelter offers, 79 people were placed in shelters as up to 2 feet of snow fell.
Critics condemned Mamdani's response after 19 deaths in a storm.
Mamdani urged residents to volunteer as emergency shovelers, requiring identification.
Forecasters predict 15 to 24 inches of snow with hazardous conditions.