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Mamdani announces remote school day due to dangerous winter storm conditions
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said public schools will close on Monday for remote instruction as snowfall begins to blanket the city, citing hazardous weather conditions and concerns for student and staff safety.
“Over the past week, my administration has prepared for this moment – ensuring devices are in hand, families are informed and educators are ready to welcome students online,” he said in a post on X.
Mamdani and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced in a press release that all NYCPS buildings would be closed on Jan. 26 due to the extreme weather conditions.
All after-school programs, adult education and other school-based activities will also be canceled, with instruction continuing remotely for most students.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a news conference about preparations for an approaching winter storm on Jan. 24, 2026. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
The shift will affect about 500,000 students across more than 1,100 schools, though Monday will remain a previously scheduled day off for high school students and students in grades six through eight.
“Preparation matters, especially in moments like this,” said Samuels. ”I am grateful to our school communities for the work they’ve done over the last several days – from stress-testing technology to securing buildings and getting virtual classrooms ready. This was a difficult decision made with the safety of every family in mind, and I thank you for your flexibility.”
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FOX Weather reported on Sunday that nearly 200 million people are under some type of winter weather alert, breaking the record for the most number of U.S. counties simultaneously under a Winter Storm Warning.
A person walks down a residential street as snow falls in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on Jan. 25, 2026. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
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In New York, heavy snow began moving into the city and the tri-state area in the morning, the FOX Forecast Center said, with radar showing snow blanketing Manhattan and snowfall rates reaching up to two inches per hour from New Jersey to Long Island.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to avoid unnecessary travel, stay up to date with local forecasts and check in on neighbors.
A man sits on a bench in Central Park as snow falls in New York City on Jan. 25, 2026. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
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She declared a state of emergency on Friday and said officials were prepared to clear streets and respond to any power outages.
FOX Weather’s Mike Rawlins contributed to this report.
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Editor’s note: This story was originally published in September 2022.
When it comes to Maine hiking, summiting Katahdin is the ultimate achievement.
Maine’s tallest mountain stands at 5,269 feet, and there are a number of different trails hikers can take to get up and down Katahdin. And while some are harder than others, none are easy.
But the views are incredible.
Whether it’s the rugged terrain of the Knife Edge or the vast landscape of the 200,000 acres that compose Baxter State Park below, here’s a look at what it’s like to climb Katahdin.
Hunt Trail
Abol Trail
Chimney Pond Trail
Cathedral Trail
Saddle Trail
Northwest Basin Trail
Knife Edge
Tablelands
South Peak
Hamlin Peak
Police shot and killed a man who officials say rushed officers with a knife during a call in Lexington, Massachusetts, on Saturday.
Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said the situation started around 1:40 p.m. when Lexington police received a 911 call from a resident of Mason Street reporting that his son had injured himself with a knife.
Officers from the Lexington Police Department and officers from the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC), who were already in town for Patriots’ Day events, responded to the call.
Police were able to escort two other residents out of the home, initially leaving a 26-year-old man inside. According to Ryan, while officers were setting up outside, the man ran out of the home and approached officers with a large kitchen knife.
She added that police tried twice to use non-lethal force, but it was not effective in stopping him. The man was shot by a Wilmington police officer who is a member of NEMLEC. The man was pronounced dead on scene and the officer who fired that shot was taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
The man’s name has not been released.
Ryan said typically in a call like this where someone was described as harming themselves, officers would first try to separate anyone else to keep them out of danger, which was done, and then standard practice would be to try to wait outside.
“It would be their practice to just wait for the person to come out. In the terrible circumstances of today, he suddenly rushed the officers, still clutching the knife,” Ryan said.
The investigation is still in the preliminary stages and more information is expected in time. Ryan said her office will request a formal inquest from the court to review whether any criminal conduct has occurred, which is the standard process.
This happened around the same time as the annual Patriots’ Day Parade, and just hours after a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, which drew large crowds to town.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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