New Yorkers Still Digging Out 5 Days After Major Snowstorm

Lingering Snowstorm Aftermath

• ❄️ Five days after a major snowstorm, many New Yorkers are still dealing with the aftermath, struggling to dig out.
• 📏 The storm dumped 11 to 15 inches of snow across the city, leaving significant accumulations on sidewalks and public parking areas.

Challenges of Cleanup

• 🥶 Freezing temperatures are exacerbating the cleanup efforts, making the snow harder and more difficult to remove.
• 🚶 Residents report difficulties walking and driving due to uncleared snow and ice, with some having to park cars blocks away.
• 🚧 Efforts by city workers and contractors are described as insufficient by some residents, who have never seen this much snow remain after a storm.

City's Cleanup Operations

• 🏙️ The mayor's office reports that thousands of city workers have melted 43 million pounds of snow.
• 🛣️ They have also cleared nearly 19,000 crosswalks, 13,000 bus stops, and almost 6,000 fire hydrants.
• 🛠️ DSNY workers, contractors, and emergency shovelers are actively breaking up snow ridges and clearing paths.

Resident and Official Grading

• 📊 Resident opinions on the cleanup efforts range widely, with grades given from 'F' to 'A-'.
• 💬 Some residents feel the work is unsatisfactory and could be better, while others acknowledge the efforts as pretty good.