NYC Continues Snow Cleanup Amidst Dangerous Cold and Ice

Ongoing Snow Removal Efforts

• ❄️ New York City is still dealing with the aftermath of a major snowstorm, with mounds of snow turning to ice.
• 🚗 Alternate side street parking has been suspended through Thursday to aid in the cleanup and reduce inconvenience for residents.
• 🚌 The city is deploying warming buses across the five boroughs due to dangerously low temperatures and wind chills.

Department of Sanitation Operations

• 🛠️ DSNY workers have been on 12-hour shifts for nearly a week, consolidating snow into massive piles.
• 🚚 These snow mounds are being scooped up and carted away to snow melters located throughout the city.
• 💧 Melted snow is funneled to treatment centers to ensure it is safer for the environment, with 67 million pounds melted so far.

Challenges and Resident Experiences

• 🥶 Extreme cold is expected to continue, making cleanup more difficult and increasing the risk of water main breaks.
• ⚠️ Residents are urged to check on neighbors, especially older adults and those without reliable heat, due to the sustained cold stretch.
• 🚫 Over 1,500 summonses have been issued to property owners for failing to clear their sidewalks, which includes shoveling, sanding, and salting.
• 🗣️ Some New Yorkers express frustration, suggesting alternate side parking should be maintained to ensure streets are cleared more effectively.