1969 – John Lindsay faces criticism after the 1969 nor’easter overwhelms New York City’s snow‑removal capacity, setting a precedent for political fallout from storm mismanagement [2].

2011 – Michael Bloomberg’s handling of the 2011 Bermuda blizzard draws public scrutiny, reinforcing expectations that mayors must deliver efficient winter‑storm responses [2].

2014 – Bill de Blasio’s controversial decision to keep schools open during a 2014 snowstorm sparks backlash, becoming a reference point for future mayoral snow‑day policies [2].

Jan 23, 2026 – Mayor Zohran Mamdani confronts his first major crisis a month into office as a three‑day snowstorm approaches, with a final decision on school openings due Sunday at noon and a warning that a “traditional snow day will not occur” [2].

Jan 23, 2026 – The city positions thousands of sanitation workers, hundreds of snowplows and salt spreaders, and roughly 700 million pounds of salt to clear streets, illustrating an unprecedented mobilization of resources for the incoming storm [2].

Jan 23, 2026 – Mamdani conducts a media push, appearing on TV and radio, interviewing Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore from Times Square, and briefing staff at NYC Emergency Management headquarters while wearing an official jacket, signaling proactive communication [2].

Jan 23, 2026 – Former de Blasio spokesperson Eric Phillips cautions that “the public expects mayors to manage operational tasks like snow removal” and stresses that mayors are not “weather gods,” underscoring the political stakes of the storm response [2].

Feb 22, 2026 – Mamdani issues a citywide travel ban, halting most cross‑city travel at 9 p.m. Sunday and keeping roads closed until noon Monday, to protect residents from the historic blizzard’s hazards [1].

Feb 22, 2026 – He cancels all public‑school classes for Monday, declares a “full classic snow day” via a FaceTime call with student Victoria, and confirms there will be no remote‑learning option, prioritizing safety over continuity of instruction [1].

Feb 22, 2026 – Nonessential city services, including libraries, shut down and the Staten Island ferry suspends operations at 5 p.m. Sunday, with service slated to resume late Monday morning, reflecting the storm’s impact on essential transportation [1].

Feb 22, 2026 – The state of emergency activates more than 2,000 snow plows and 2,600 sanitation workers on 12‑hour shifts, expands Code Blue operations, moves 84 homeless individuals into shelters, keeps overdose‑prevention centers open, and pauses encampment clean‑ups to protect vulnerable populations [1].

Feb 22, 2026 – Mamdani posts a video on X while wearing a custom Carhartt jacket, joining DOT crews to salt Bronx streets and appears on The Weather Channel, using social media to demonstrate the city’s on‑the‑ground response [1].

Feb 22, 2026 (expected) – The travel ban lifts at noon Monday and the Staten Island ferry resumes late Monday morning, marking the first restoration of normal mobility after the blizzard’s peak [1].