By Y.M. Lowy

The blizzard that swept through New York City left fallen trees, snapped limbs, and large branches scattered along sidewalks and streets.

City officials say more than 1,800 reports of downed trees and limbs came in after the storm. The heavy, wet snow weighed down branches, causing many to crack or collapse overnight. In some areas, entire trees came down. In others, large branches blocked sidewalks, damaged parked cars, and forced temporary street closures.

Locally, residents reported seeing big limbs torn from older trees, with crews working to remove debris and restore safe passage for drivers and pedestrians.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city has activated an interagency downed trees task force, coordinated by the Parks Department, to respond to the widespread damage. Crews have been dispatched across boroughs to clear streets, remove hazardous limbs, and assess trees that may still pose a risk.

No widespread serious injuries have been reported, but officials are urging residents to stay alert, especially when walking near trees that may still be weighed down by snow and ice.