The city has tackled millions of pounds of snow across the five boroughs since a winter storm dropped more than a foot in some areas over the weekend, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday.

Eight snow-melting machines — at least one in each borough — are now in operation, processing snow from streets, sidewalks, bus stops and bike lanes, City Hall said in a release.

What You Need To Know

  • Approximately 23 million pounds of snow have been melted across the city since Tuesday, according to City Hall

  • About 2,500 sanitation workers rotate 12-hour shifts, supported by 500+ emergency snow shovelers

  • City crews have cleared more than 13,800 crosswalks, 12,600 bus stops, and 4,400 fire hydrants

  • Alternate side parking is suspended through Sunday, the city is under enhanced Code Blue, and warming centers are open

“Across all five boroughs, we’ve melted 23 million pounds of snow using eight snow-melting sites. Every 12-hour shift, 2,500 sanitation workers are out there clearing bus stops, crosswalks, hydrants, and other critical infrastructure,” Mamdani said in a statement. “These are tough conditions, and these workers are doing essential work to keep this city moving.”

Mamdani said the city is expanding its response to meet the ongoing challenges posed by freezing temperatures.

“There is still more work to do,” he said, noting that hundreds of city workers from outside the Department of Sanitation will be brought in to help.

About 2,500 sanitation workers are continuing to rotate on 12-hour shifts, supported by more than 500 emergency snow shovelers. Additionally, DSNY has deployed 100 sanitation workers operating specialized vehicles to break up frozen snow ridges.

City Hall says all bus stops with shelters across the city are now cleared from snow.

Mamdani urged New Yorkers to remain vigilant and assist with cleanup.

The city requires property owners to clear sidewalks adjacent to their buildings, and snow cannot be left in the street. Violations will continue to be enforced, he said.

Alternate side parking rules remain suspended through Sunday, though meters are still in effect.

Meanwhile, the city remains under an enhanced Code Blue, with shelters, warming centers and mobile warming vehicles available. City officials are encouraging anyone needing relief from low temperatures to visit a designated location.

“Extreme cold snaps like this are life-threatening,” Mamdani said in a public service announcement. “We are leaving no stone unturned to keep New Yorkers safe. If you see someone outdoors in need of help, call 311.