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Jewish News 24 · Sep 15, 2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sanitation Commissioner Gregory Anderson announced changes to New York City’s Emergency Snow Shoveler program, raising pay to $30 an hour and streamlining registration ahead of the winter season. The rate will increase to $45 an hour after 40 hours worked in a week, up from $19.14 and $28.71, respectively. The city is also moving registration to the fall. Those who register by Nov. 30 will qualify for a paid four-hour orientation in December and expedited payment processing, with the city aiming to issue paychecks within two weeks of work. More than 7,800 New Yorkers participated in the program last winter, helping clear about 135,000 crosswalks, 34,000 bus stops and 29,000 fire hydrants during major snowstorms.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sanitation Commissioner Gregory Anderson announced changes to New York City’s Emergency Snow Shoveler program, raising pay to $30 an hour and streamlining registration ahead of the winter season. The rate will increase to $45 an hour after 40 hours worked in a week, up from $19.14 and $28.71, respectively. The city is also moving registration to the fall. Those who register by Nov. 30 will qualify for a paid four-hour orientation in December and expedited payment processing, with the city aiming to issue paychecks within two weeks of work. More than 7,800 New Yorkers participated in the program last winter, helping clear about 135,000 crosswalks, 34,000 bus stops and 29,000 fire hydrants during major snowstorms.

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