Blizzard fizzles but locals glad city prepared for the worst
In the wake of what Mayor Bill de Blasio advised would be the “biggest blizzard” the city has seen in years, Ridgeites compared the reported six to eight inches that coated the five boroughs Monday night, January 26 into Tuesday morning, January 27 to more of a mediocre snowstorm than a state-of-emergency blizzard.
Even so, many said, they’re glad the city prepared for the worse.
“I am very glad the mayor heeded the forecast and closed schools, MTA and roads,” said Ridgeite, mother and schoolteacher Tammy Castellanos. “I am glad we didn’t get three feet, but what if we had? I’m definitely enjoying the day off.”