26.01.2026 17:21
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani personally participated in snow removal efforts in Brooklyn during heavy snowfall. In a post on social media, Mamdani stated, "No task is too big or too small. I am happy to help New Yorkers." In the city, where transportation has become difficult due to the snowfall, efforts are being made to clear the streets with over 700 salt spreaders and more than 2,200 snow plows.
New York is battling one of the most intense and historic snowstorms in recent years. During this heavy snowfall in Brooklyn's Bedford–Stuyvesant (Bed-Stuy) neighborhood, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani personally participated in snow removal efforts.
HE PICKED UP THE SHOVEL AND GOT TO WORK
Mamdani visited teams fighting snow across the city and supported snow removal efforts with his own hands when necessary.
The mayor stated in a social media post, "No task is too big or too small. I am happy to help New Yorkers!"
2,200 SNOW REMOVAL VEHICLES ON THE ROADS
Due to snowfall that will go down in the history books, transportation difficulties are being experienced on the streets across New York, including Brooklyn. The city is trying to clear the streets with over 700 salt spreaders and more than 2,200 snow removal vehicles. The snowstorm is causing significant disruptions, especially in public transport and pedestrian pathways.
SCHOOLS WILL NOT BE CLOSED
Mamdani announced that there will be no snow day for schools despite the snowstorm, and students will continue their education as planned.
City officials stated that snow removal efforts are being coordinated by DSNY and other municipal agencies.