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A winter storm brought snow across NYC, the tristate and other parts of the Northeast on Tuesday, with 15 inches accumulating in some areas of Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.


  Tuesday’s nor’easter dumped 15 inches of snow on parts of Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Tuesday. FOX Weather Tuesday’s nor’easter dumped 15 inches of snow on parts of Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Tuesday. FOX Weather

New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks insisted that the decision to shutter public schools and institute remote learning for the day “was the right call” and Tuesday “not a wasted day” — despite the spate of tech issues that caused frustration for parents and teachers.

Banks blamed the widespread tech issues on IBM not being prepared for “prime time” when hundreds of thousands of students tried to access their online classrooms and emails.

“We told them that almost 1 million students between 7:30 and 8:00 would be coming online to go to school,” Banks said. “To say that I am disappointed, frustrated and angry is an understatement.”

Meanwhile, some city kids ditched the laptops and enjoyed sledding in Central Park for the first time in years.

And in Boston — which was under a state of emergency with school closings and parking bans as weather reports said they expected to be one of the hardest-hit Northeast cities and see a foot of snow — all they got was rain.

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What we covered during the snowstorm that hit NYC:

Boston prepares for "most snowfall in 2 years," only sees rain

By Caroline McCarthy

How do you like them apples?

After predictions of almost a full foot of snow sent Boston into a state of emergency, residents reportedly saw almost no flurries during the nor'easter.

“the most snow boston has had in 2 years” pic.twitter.com/D5HM81LnRE

— 🧁Andy (@cupcakeandy) February 13, 2024

Mayor Michelle Wu announced Monday morning that all schools and municipal buildings would be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in preparation for the nor'easter. Boston entered the state of emergency on Monday night.

JUST IN: Boston to declare snow emergency; schools closed Tuesday ahead of storm https://t.co/rq9utOu09U

— WBZ | CBS News Boston (@wbz) February 12, 2024

“The best projections right now estimate that we will likely get between eight and 12 inches of snow in total, that it will come down pretty heavily during the morning commute starting earlier in the morning and potentially continuing all the way through the afternoon tomorrow,” Wu said at a press briefing. 

LATEST SNOW MAP: Here is the newest look at the nor'easter threatening to dump up to a foot of snow throughout most of Massachusetts. https://t.co/60wL0Ct0k0pic.twitter.com/ZN0ezkkXwX

— Boston 25 News (@boston25) February 12, 2024

But when residents opened their windows Tuesday morning expecting to celebrate the long-awaited snow day, all they saw was a bit of rain.

Temperatures reached 37 degrees on the coast of Boston this afternoon.

Wu also announced Boston’s snow emergency parking ban, which went into effect on Monday at 10 p.m.

Announcing: A snow emergency and parking ban has been declared in the City of Boston, beginning Monday, February 12, at 10 p.m.https://t.co/02fpnEFmXRpic.twitter.com/RBIcSSzjf3

— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston) February 12, 2024

The ban was lifted Tuesday at 4 p.m. and all vehicles parked in discounted lots are expected to vacate by 6 p.m or risk being charged regular rates.

The snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted today, Tuesday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Residents parked in participating discounted lots and garages must remove their cars by 6 p.m. to avoid being charged regular rates.https://t.co/ZJXB4riQiapic.twitter.com/ofArpPmC2q

— City of Boston (@CityOfBoston) February 13, 2024

Here comes the sun after nor'easter dumps on NYC, tri-state

By Brian Zak and Kaydi Pelletier

The sun's shining in Manhattan around 2 p.m. Tuesday, after a nor'easter dumped snow on New York City and surrounding areas — bringing more than a foot to parts of New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

The sun comes out after a nor'easter brought snow to New York City. Photo taken from Long Island City, Queens.
The sun comes out after a nor'easter brought snow to New York City. Photo taken from Long Island City, Queens.

'There would have been nothing wrong with a good old-fashioned snow day': NYC parents blast DOE, Mayor Adams over tech mishaps

By Elizabeth Karpen

After thousands of students weren't able to access remote schooling during today's snow day, the Department of Education wrote on X that it was still trying to work out any technical difficulties at 1 P.M.

The DOE also praised the fact that over 1 million people were able to do remote learning on Tuesday.

However many parents were not impressed.

We are doing everything we can to get this right and we have over 1 million students, teachers, and users that have been able to log in since this morning.
 
We apologize to the families and staff who were impacted by this, and we thank everyone for their patience.

— NYC Public Schools (@NYCSchools) February 13, 2024

"The day is over give it up already!" one parent wrote.

"Should have given us a real snow day instead…don’t punish teachers and students for your lack of planning," a Bronx teacher commented.

"Remote snow days are one of those things that sound good but in reality are awful. They are an extra burden on parents, teachers and kids. Anyone who actually has kids knows this to be true," one father commented.

Love y’all, but there would have been nothing wrong with a good old-fashioned snow day. Indeed, one might even say snow days are developmentally appropriate. 😉 https://t.co/1Rj6uu6oad

— Straight Outta Haisha 🇭🇹 (@bailabomba) February 13, 2024

Some parents added that snow days and general days off are important for children, allowing them time to play outside.

"I’m a public school teacher. The buck stops with us. Teachers who created assignments today with any stakes are heartless. We can follow mandates & retain our humanity. Be flexible with your definition of “school” today and give your kids the bandwidth to experience the snow day," a teacher wrote.

Others blasted Mayor Adams over comments he made Monday ridiculing parents who are "navigating a computer" to help their children with remote learning.

"That lovely speech the Mayor gave yesterday chastising us parents for not "navigating a computer" aged like sour milk. No one has been able to log in today because of the City's failures to prepare," one mom wrote.

That lovely speech the Mayor gave yesterday chastising us parents for not "navigating a computer" aged like sour milk. No one has been able to log in today because of the City's failures to prepare.

— April Cicarella (@amcicarella) February 13, 2024

Children sled in Central Park for first time in 2 years

By Elizabeth Karpen
A group of people enjoying the snow on Turkey Hill in Central Park, NYC.
A group of people enjoying the snow on Turkey Hill in Central Park, NYC. Robert Miller
A child on a sled in the snow at Turkey Hill, Central Park, NYC. Enjoying the snow and outdoors on an in-school day with ongoing snowfall.
A child on a sled in the snow at Turkey Hill, Central Park, NYC. Robert Miller
Children sledding in the snow on Turkey Hill in Central Park, NYC, while Caitlin Cahow and Dashiell McGaha-Schletter look on.
Children sledding in the snow on Turkey Hill in Central Park, NYC. Robert Miller
kids sledding down a snow covered hill in Central Park, NYC.
Enjoying the snow and outdoors on an in-school day with ongoing snowfall. Robert Miller
A girl sledding down a hill in the snow in Central Park, NYC while enjoying an in-school day off due to snowfall.
A girl sledding down a hill in the snow in Central Park, NYC. Robert Miller
A woman and child making a snowman in Central Park.
A woman and child making a snowman in Central Park. Robert Miller
Children playing in the snow on Turkey Hill in Central Park, NYC.
Children playing in the snow on Turkey Hill in Central Park, NYC. Robert Miller

Wet, wintry wonderland on Long Island, NY: video

By Post Staff Report

Thick snowflakes were falling near the Nassau-Suffolk county line on Long Island during the early afternoon Tuesday:

The snow globe effect wore off by 1:30 p.m., when precipitation stopped in the area.

More than 250 car accidents in NJ during snowstorm, governor says

By Olivia Land

More than 250 car accidents have been been reported in New Jersey during Tuesday’s snowstorm, Gov. Phil Murphy said during an appearance on 1010 WINS radio.

“Please, folks, stay home — and if you have to be on the roads, please, please, please be really careful,” the governor cautioned.

Parts of the Garden State have received up to a foot of snow, with Montague in Sussex County reporting 13.2 inches, according to CNN.

Snowfalls totaling nearly a foot in Hartford area

By Post Staff Report

Snowfall totals reported in West Hartford, Conn., topped 11 inches by early afternoon Tuesday.

snow on a patio
Snowfall totals reported in West Hartford, Conn., topped 11 inches by early afternoon Tuesday. Rebecca Berman
Rebecca Berman of West Hartford, CT breaks out the tape measure to document the first nor'easter of 2024.
Rebecca Berman of West Hartford, Conn., breaks out the tape measure to document the first nor'easter of 2024. Rebecca Berman

Valentine’s Day deliveries will make it on time despite storm, UPS says

By Olivia Land

Don’t cry, Valentine – all special deliveries should make it to loved ones by Feb. 14, despite the nor’easter battering the East Coast.

"Delivering on our commitments is UPS’s most important priority,” a company spokesperson told NBC News Tuesday.

The US Postal Service even has a fleet of meteorologists who help with contingency plans for severe weather.

A snow removal contractor cleans the sidewalk of snow in front of a chocolate shop in Mansfield, Mass.,
A snow removal contractor clears the sidewalk of snow in front of a chocolate shop in Mansfield, Mass., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, one day before Valentine's Day, as heavy snow falls. Several inches of snow are forecast for the southeastern section of Massachusetts. AP
A delivery worker rides a bicycle through heavy snowfall on East 125th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday.
A delivery worker rides a bicycle through heavy snowfall on East 125th Street in Manhattan on Tuesday. REUTERS

"Our drivers train to make deliveries safely, and if we cannot safely deliver to an area, we will resume service as soon as conditions permit," the spokesperson added.

The USPS also said its carriers “deliver the mail in all kinds of weather.”

"We plan for various weather issues throughout the year, including efforts to make sure employees have the necessary tools and training to do their jobs safely," the statement read.

Voter turnout is 'nothing' for special election to replace disgraced Congressman Santos on Long Island, Queens

By Elizabeth Karpen

The special election to replace disgraced former Congressman George Santos has been extremely low, a local journalist reported.

"So far turnout in NY-03 is very low — 'nothing' is the exact quote — Queens turnout is a quarter of 2022 by 10 am and Nassau even lower," Jacqueline Sweet wrote.

Mazi Pilip speaks to a group in a snowstorm holding umbrellas outside McKenna Elementary School in Westbury, NY.
Mazi Pilip speaks to a group in a snowstorm holding umbrellas outside McKenna Elementary School in Westbury, NY. Dennis A. Clark
People in a line standing in the snow outside McKenna Elementary School in Westbury, NY amidst a political campaign event.
Reporters wait outside McKenna Elementary School in Westbury, NY, to see Mazi Pilip. Dennis A. Clark

Both candidates — Republican Mazi Pilip and Democrat Tom Suozzi — were seen voting this morning.

Post pets enjoy the snow, report live from the scene

By Elizabeth Karpen

Post pooch and amateur meteorologist Prince Roarty reported 3 inches of snow on Roosevelt Island. The snowfall did not seem to stop the local squirrels, much to his chagrin.

Laney Spector, a feline correspondent, explored the snow in her garden.

Prince Roarty
Prince Roarty reporting live from Roosevelt Island. N.Y.Post/Nikki Mascali Roarty
Prince Roarty
Prince Roarty N.Y.Post/Nikki Mascali Roarty
Laney Spector
Laney Spector, 4, enjoying the snow outside. N.Y.Post/David Spector

Central Park's a winter wonderland in new photos

By Elizabeth Karpen

Central Park is beautiful any time of year, but many New Yorkers took advantage of the snow to snap stunning shots of the park.

☃️ We are snow happy in Central Park! ☃️ pic.twitter.com/mnaKqXParq

— Central Park (@CentralParkNYC) February 13, 2024

❄️❄️❄️I was happy to see our Long-eared Owl was well-protected from the snowstorm blanketing Central Park this morning! A passing snowplow woke it briefly and gave me a fantastic look! (Video on my story on Insta @ above_96th)❤️🦉❤️ #owls#centralpark#birdcpppic.twitter.com/2EVJlUMnj6

— Above_96th (@Above96th) February 13, 2024

I love Central Park in the snow!❄️

Swedish Cottage ⁦@CentralParkNYCpic.twitter.com/YLEThLTXn0

— Jacqueline Emery (@jacquelineUWS) February 13, 2024

How about these beautiful scenes in Central Park! It's been 2 years since NYC had a plowable snowfall, but today it's the real deal with 5-10" in the Tri-State area and rates 1"/hour. Already 1000+ flights canceled. Coverage of #Lorraine continues on @weatherchannelpic.twitter.com/RcLiRpzrNe

— Mike Seidel (@mikeseidel) February 13, 2024

Central Park's Belvedere Castle in today's snow. pic.twitter.com/aYxmQBWKS1

— Manhattan Bird Alert (@BirdCentralPark) February 13, 2024

Central Park, 7:30am pic.twitter.com/c7TvfVxxii

— sarah covell (@siabram) February 13, 2024

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