Mamdani Shovels Snow for Stranded Hasidic Driver in Williamsburg | WATCH

Winter Storm Fern struck New York City yesterday, bringing heavy snowfall across the region. Central Park recorded 10.6 inches of snow, while East Elmhurst in Queens saw a record 13.5 inches, making it one of the heaviest storms in recent years.

This event marked the first major challenge for newly elected Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, who took office on January 1, 2026.

In response, Mamdani was actively involved on the ground, personally shoveling snow in several Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Clinton Hill.

Videos captured the mayor assisting residents, such as helping dig out stuck vehicles in the Hasidic-populated area of Williamsburg on Myrtle Avenue and Troop Street.

He shared footage on X with captions like "No task too big or no job too small" and "Happy to lend a hand and help out New Yorkers. Stay safe!"

Mamdani also thanked city workers for their round-the-clock efforts and emphasized the city's preparedness.

The city's response included plowing every street at least twice, opening warming centers, and suspending alternate-side parking rules to aid snow removal.

The serious conditions included low visibility, gusting winds up to 45 mph, and warnings of "whiteout or near-blizzard" scenarios.

Public reactions were mixed but largely positive toward his hands-on approach, with praise for leading by example during the storm that also caused widespread power outages elsewhere, like 300,000 affected in Tennessee.

However, some criticism emerged, including mockery of his initial broad snowfall forecast of 3-16 inches, labeled as "idiotic" by detractors, and complaints about uneven plowing in certain areas.

One X post even suggested his shoveling was due to poor resource management as a "socialist who's never had a real job."

The storm's impact extended beyond NYC, with at least five deaths reported across affected states due to hazardous conditions.

Recovery efforts continue.