Jersey City Residents Frustrated by Slow Snow Cleanup After Major Storm

Snow Cleanup Challenges in Jersey City

• 🚗 Residents like Danny Baron spent nearly an hour digging out their cars, only to find vacant spots immediately covered by new snow.
• 💡 The narrow streets of Jersey City present a common problem where snow plows can inadvertently block cars in.
• 📉 Daniela Cano reported that quieter streets seemed to be largely ignored by snow plows, with trucks passing infrequently.

School Closures and Leadership Response

• 🏫 Jersey City schools were forced to close for a second consecutive day due to the slushy street conditions.
• 📅 The new mayor, James Solomon, criticized the previous administration for outdated snow plans, noting that snow maps are 20 years old and GPS tracking for plows is not utilized.

Neighboring Areas and Resident Perspectives

• 🏘️ Similar struggles to dig out were observed in neighboring Union City, highlighting the widespread impact of the storm.
• 👍 Some residents acknowledged the severity of the storm, stating that cleanup efforts were likely the best that could be done given the conditions and the lack of major storms in recent years.

Official Advice and Ongoing Coverage

• ⚠️ Officials urged residents not to throw snow back into the street after clearing it, to avoid hindering plow operations.
• 💻 CBS News New York continues to provide coverage on the storm cleanup and the bitter cold temperatures.