Streets are salted, plows are set, grocery store shelves have been (mostly) emptied. New York City and the surrounding areas are ready to deal with what may be the biggest snow storm in years. States of emergency declared for New York and New Jersey on Friday,

Mamdani told New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous winter weather, from heavy snow to frigid temperatures, as the city braces for a major snowstorm.

This National Weather Service graphic shows there is a 60% to 70% probability that the North Shore will receive at least eight inches of snow and a 50% to 60% probability that the South Shore will receive at least 8 inches of snow from the snowstorm set to begin on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (National Weather Service)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke about the city’s preparations ahead of the anticipated snowstorm, warning that temperatures will be more chilling this weekend than they have been in eight years.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is discussing the city's plan​ for the upcoming snowstorm Friday morning.

According to DiNapoli’s office, of the $55.5 million in unused balances, Manhattanites have the most gift card money — $21.8 million, followed by Brooklyn residents with almost $13 million. Queens and the Bronx have an excess of $9.7 and $9.1 million, respectively, while Staten Island totals in at just under $2 million.