# 🔴 LIVE: NYC’s Snow Removal and Winter Storm Responses (2 of 2)

New York City Council Committee on Sanitation hearing on snow removal and winter-storm response, November 3, 2026. The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) described plans to prioritize about 20,000 street corners—using factors such as proximity to transit, crosswalk rankings, and mobility needs—and all unsheltered bus stops. The department said it has more than 100 skid steers and 47 bike-lane plows, and 26 snow melters, some still undergoing seasonal upgrades. Its collection-truck plows average 5.1 years old, dual-bin trucks 5.7 years, and salt spreaders 7.5 years; DSNY reported that 48 salt spreaders arrived last year and 20 more this year. The commissioner also described requirements contracts for equipment and operators available with 24 hours’ notice, as well as emergency contracts that would be activated after an emergency declaration. No contract awards, spending amounts, or votes were reported.

Council members questioned equipment distribution, bike-lane and bridge clearance, accessibility, alley-service notifications, and coordination among DSNY, DOT, Parks, schools, and disability agencies. DSNY said it is seeking more emergency snow-shoveler registrations and considering improved public access to historical plowing data; it also offered to arrange a discussion with disability advocates. Public testimony called for stronger accessibility tracking, interagency coordination, changes to fines, and assistance for residents unable to clear sidewalks. These were recommendations and discussion points; the transcript records no procurement decision or formal action related to spending.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Sources
- [🔴 LIVE: NYC’s Snow Removal and Winter Storm Responses (2 of 2)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XN9xH7oDGE) - New York City Council