Zoran Mamdani

That is in addition to the 126 shelters, over 50 hospitals, and 35 safe havens where people in need can come in and get warm.

A code blue remains in effect.

For those without shelter, the intense cold can be fatal.

Yesterday alone, before the snow had even begun to come down, at least five New Yorkers passed away and were found outside.

Every single New Yorker is going to receive the same level of service where we prepare the city, take care of the city, and then get the city back on its feet in time after the storm.

Visibility will be very low.

Winds will be gushing at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.

New Yorkers can expect whiteout or near blizzard conditions.

Every single New Yorker is going to receive the same level of service where we prepare the city, take care of the city, and then get the city back on its feet in time after the storm.

Visibility will be very low.

Winds will be gushing at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.

New Yorkers can expect whiteout or near blizzard conditions.

We expect at least eight to nine inches of snow and likely more.

This will not just be snow.

This storm will also bring with it intense cold, a prolonged period of frigid temperatures that will last through the next week.

Please, if you can avoid it, do not drive.

Do not travel.

Do not do anything that could potentially place you or your loved ones in danger.

We are weighing the safety of everyone involved.

We want to make sure that whatever decision we make is one where students, parents, educators will be safe.