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My Day in the Socialist Snow Corps

When Mayor Zohran Mamdani offered $30 an hour for emergency snow shovelers, I signed up—only to discover how messy civic life can be.

February 25, 2026

Mr. Mayor, Let the Kids Have a Snow Day

For the love of God, or whatever you’re allowed to call him in a New York school these days, can you just let the kids frolic in the snow on Monday?

January 23, 2026

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