Mamdani calls for all hands on deck to shovel snow after NYC blizzard.

[OrlandoDem2]

The Reich Wing wants him to fail. The racists in the GOP are salivating at the chance to say he can’t lead because snow is on the ground.

Don’t let them!

If you are in a position to aid in snow shoveling and snow removal, please do it!

If it’s good for Mamdani it’s bad for the Reich Wing. They want him to fail so don’t give them the satisfaction of rubbing it in our noses!

[Demixs]

1. It seems to only snow on weekends

Don’t know why

[FarPoint]

3. I am in Ohio....SW Ohio.

I have been thinking the same thing here all year! Our Sunday weather news is dismal at best on Sundays...

[underpants]

2. Maybe Trump can send a hospital "boat"

[Greg_In_SF]

4. Interested shovelers must meet the following eligibility requirements:

At least 18 years old
Eligible to work in the United States
Able to perform heavy physical labor
And bring the following documents at time of registration:

- Two small photos (1-1/2 inch square)
- Two original forms of ID, plus copies
- Social Security card

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/weather/nyc-snow-shovelers-wanted/6466570/

[MichMan]

6. Undocumented need not apply

Nor those without 2 forms of ID

The Department of Sanitation pays $19.14 per hour of shoveling plus overtime ($28.71 after 40 hours in a week).

[thatdemguy]

8. the rural area I live in in Maryland pays more to work at sheetz

Sheetz, the gas station pays 21 an hour if you work in the kitchen and I think 20 for the cash register.

Shoveling snow needs to pay a lot more.

[Igel]

13. If the government's going to hire somebody,

you'd expect the government to actually obey the law as written and engrossed--both federal, state, and local.

Otherwise, "We're a nation of laws" becomes equivalent to "We're a nation of lies." Granted, it's just a simple change, having that offglide go forward instead of backwards, but it's a bad look.

[Kid Berwyn]

5. A Teacher

A lead by example type, I expect.

[gulliver]

7. It's a pretty reckless gamble

I don't see why he can't just pay city workers overtime. He's not going to be able to get people off the street to run snow plows. And, if you ever shoveled snow with a shovel, you know for a fact you're not going to be doing it for 40 hours. Especially if you're not in great shape. You're asking for a permanent back injury or a heart attack.

[MichMan]

11. Mamdani took a lot of criticism several weeks ago after a storm

Doesn't want to get blamed again for the response

[gulliver]

12. Agree

This looks a bit too seat-of-the-pants and showy. You don't want to innovate in a big showy way right before a big storm. The snow doesn't care.

On the other hand, it could pay off, either from a PR perspective or legitimately. If the snow storm isn't that bad and he gets 100 volunteers, he can take credit for the weather. Or, if he gets 10,000 volunteers and it's a brutal snowstorm, and they save the day, he wins there too. So he does have an upside. But I think it's risky.

[PCIntern]

9. Mayor John Lindsay, a "progressive" Republican

was elected mayor, they had a big snowstorm soon after, IIRC, and there were millions of people who never forgave him for not getting every snowflake off the streets.

[Mossfern]

10. I remember that!

[Deuxcents]

14. What's wrong with helping when you're able and getting your neighborhood back in shape?

Every hurricane Ive been in, and there have been many, every able bodied person picks up a broom, leaf blower or something to clear driveways, sidewalks and makes a path thru the middle of the street for vehicles and evidently, the trucks that come and haul debris away. It’s neighbors helping neighbors. The mayor is right..if ya can help, then help and quit complaining about 💩 no one has control over. It’s winter and it’s a real good chance it’s gonna snow

[MorbidButterflyTat]

15. I think pitting Mamdani

vs. MAGAts on this is silly and lame. Extreme weather can be deadly, and a traveling ban is in effect for NYC.

And the blizzard hasn't even happened yet.

[Totally Tunsie]

16. Football stadiums do this all the time.

They put out the call for shovelers, and they show up in droves. Nothing new with this concept!

https://www.google.com/search?q=help+to+shove+out+Patriots+stadium&sca_esv=33649ae82cf5c68d&sxsrf=ANbL

Help to shove out Patriots stadium

Here are the primary ways to assist:
1. Snow Shoveling - "Shovel Squad"
Volunteering: When significant snowfall occurs before a game, the Patriots often call for volunteers to help clear seating areas.
How to join: Information is typically posted on the Gillette Stadium Facebook page or through local news outlets when the need arises.

2. Event Day Volunteering
We Do Care Organization: This group frequently partners with Gillette Stadium to provide staffing for NFL games and concerts.
Perks: Volunteers generally receive free entry to the event, free parking, and sometimes a meal, while supporting families of fallen heroes.
Requirements: Volunteers must be 18+, sign up in advance, and typically commit to 8+ hours.

Buffalo does the same, paying $20.00/hr.