Record Nor'easter Snow Slams East Coast and NYC School Reopening
The U.S. East Coast is grappling with the aftermath of a massive nor'easter that has shattered snowfall records and paralyzed regional infrastructure. Nearly three feet of snow fell in parts of New England, leading to over 5,000 flight cancellations and leaving 600,000 residents without power. In New York City, a political firestorm is brewing as Mayor Zohran Mamdani insists that public schools reopen today, February 24th, despite warnings from the teachers union and residents in hard-hit boroughs like Staten Island. While the administration emphasizes the role of schools in providing 900,000 students with meals and stability, critics argue that impassable roads and unplowed streets pose a severe risk to safety. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, MPs have cleared the way for the release of government files regarding the hiring of a former prince as a trade envoy.
Topics Covered
- ❄️ Record-breaking snowfall totals across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York City.
- 💼 The logistical and political challenges of reopening New York City Public Schools after the storm.
- ✈️ Mass travel disruptions including thousands of flight cancellations at JFK and LaGuardia.
- 🏛️ UK Parliament votes to release sensitive documents regarding a former royal trade envoy.
- 📊 Infrastructure impact including unprecedented power outages and the suspension of major print media.
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