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NYC mayor announces winter storm prep
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a video on social media Saturday addressing the upcoming winter storm. The mayor provided important details about the storm’s potential impact on the city. (@NYCMayor via X)
On Saturday, New York City issued a call for emergency snow shoveling volunteers in anticipation of a formidable nor’easter bomb cyclone. The city requires these workers to present several forms of identification, a policy that stands in contrast to the city’s voting requirements for most residents.
For the first time in nearly ten years, a blizzard warning has been declared for New York City. Forecasters are predicting the city could be blanketed with 19 to 24 inches of snow, accompanied by wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph.
In response, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for the metropolitan area. Mayor Mamdani also announced that outreach teams are being deployed to assist in preparations and response efforts.
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) revealed on Saturday that it is seeking temporary, per diem workers to help clear snow and ice from public spaces. These areas include bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, and stair streets, ensuring they remain accessible and safe during the storm.
A person walks down a residential street as snow falls in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
While pay is generous, starting at $19.14 per hour and increasing to $28.71 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week, workers must meet a number of requirements to be eligible.
Shovelers must be at least 18 years old, able to perform heavy physical labor and eligible to work in the U.S., according to the department.
They must also bring two small 1.5-inch square photos, two original forms of ID and copies, along with a Social Security card for registration, officials said.
Unlike the strict emergency worker guidelines, the New York City Board of Elections does not require most registered voters to bring an ID.
First-time voters are only required to bring one of three documents including: driver’s license number, non-driver ID number or the last four digits of a Social Security number.
Those who did not provide ID when registering to vote are also able to vote by affidavit ballot.
A man sits on a bench in Central Park as snow falls in New York City. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
The DSNY did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.