“You Too Can Help” — Mayor Mamdani Encourages Residents to Shovel Snow During Blizzard

With a major blizzard expected, City Hall is asking New Yorkers to step in. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is encouraging residents to volunteer as emergency snow shovelers, directing them to report to local sanitation garages with paperwork in hand. The request comes as the city braces for heavy snowfall and strained municipal resources. For some, it’s a call for civic duty during extreme weather. For others, it raises questions about preparedness, staffing, and whether city government should rely on volunteers when residents are already paying record taxes. As the storm approaches, New Yorkers will decide whether this is community spirit — or a sign the city isn’t ready.