Archive · 26 Jan 2026
NYC Mayor Shovels Snow Amid Deadly Storm
A huge snowstorm called Winter Storm Fern hit the US, causing big problems like power outages, flight cancellations, and even some deaths.
In New York City, the new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, was seen on videos helping people by shoveling snow and digging out cars.
He also set up warming centers and made schools do online classes on Monday.
The storm affected many other places too, like Louisiana and Tennessee, where people had to deal with ice and strong winds.
Some people on social media thought it was funny that the mayor wasn't very good at shoveling snow, but others thought it was nice that he was helping.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped residents by shoveling snow and assisting stranded motorists during Winter Storm Fern.
Videos of Mamdani shoveling snow in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn went viral on social media.
The storm caused at least 10 deaths across the US, with over 1 million power outages and 10,000+ flight cancellations.
Mamdani announced remote learning for NYC schools on Monday and activated 10 warming centers across the city.
The storm's effects extended beyond New York, with states from Louisiana to Tennessee experiencing heavy ice, strong winds, and power outages.
- Who
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and residents
- What
- Assisting stranded drivers and shoveling snow during Winter Storm Fern
- When
- Over the weekend, January 2026
- Where
- New York City, particularly in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn
- Why
- To help residents affected by heavy snowfall and disrupted transportation
- Location
- New York City, USA
- Event
- Winter Storm Fern
- Mayor's Action
- Shoveling snow, assisting stranded drivers
- Storm-Related Deaths
- 10+
- Schools
- Remote learning on Monday
- Warming Centers
- 10 activated across NYC
- Power Outages
- 1+ million customers affected
- Flight Cancellations
- 10,000+
