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A winter storm packing heavy snow blew into the tri-state region overnight, bringing New York and New Jersey their first widespread snowfall of the season early Friday.
Winter weather advisories and warnings have been already issued for much of New Jersey, as well as for all five boroughs of New York City, areas north of the city and Long Island. So far, advisories were issued for most of the region.
The New York City Department of Sanitation issued a snow alert that began at 7 p.m. Thursday. Commissioner Edward Grayson on Friday said the department was down about 22% of its workforce due to COVID sick calls, but said the city still had around 1,600 plows running.
Most of the region will get anywhere between 2 to 6 inches of snow when all is said and done.
NYC Sanitation Commissioner Edward Grayson on Friday morning said much of New York City could see between 3 and 5 inches, with some pockets seeing a bit more.
NYC alternate side parking has been suspended Friday, Jan. 7 and Saturday, Jan. 8, but parking meters will remain in effect amid the storm.
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