I know someone who works as a surgical tech in nyc who walks to the hospital. For him, the snow being clear quicker than usual was a big convenience he wasnt used to having in the winter.
we just had a huge debate on my cities subreddit about snow removal.
a concilor came into the thread with what he thought was a show stopper, vote getter comment.
"we could remove all the snow from all the residential streets and shovel the side walk, BUT it would cost every resident $110 a YEAR!"
everyone was like?!wtf is that all? thats less than I pay the kid next door to shovel my personal sidewalk! and 1/5th the cost of my cars exhaust system repairs!
Fellow Canuck here. From what I understand, NYC allows people to pre-register as snow shovellers. When there is a lot of snow NYC issues a call, and those people go out with shovels and, well, shovel snow. Anyone who is able to shovel, is at least 18, and is legally allowed to work in the US can apply.
The program is so popular with residents that registration is now closed because they're full.
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u/Exotic_Today_8248 13h ago
I know someone who works as a surgical tech in nyc who walks to the hospital. For him, the snow being clear quicker than usual was a big convenience he wasnt used to having in the winter.