In the aftermath of a significant blizzard that blanketed New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that public schools will reopen for in-person classes on Tuesday. Despite opposing views from some community members and a petition signed by nearly 53,000 people requesting a continuation of remote learning, the mayor confirmed that schools would resume operations. However, Staten Island Catholic schools will remain closed as cleanup efforts are ongoing. This marks the first official snow day for NYC students in seven years, with many enjoying traditional winter activities during the storm. The city is slowly recovering as travel bans are lifted and various services resume amidst continued winter weather challenges.