“Sometimes more entertaining than the theater.” The main stages were the storefront window displays.Īt a few outlets, that tradition continues.Īt Barneys New York, which is going out of business, the only holiday window display is a sign that reads, “Everything Must Be Sold! Goodbuys, then Goodbye.”īut at Bergdorf Goodman, the theme is games. In fact, they used to be not only successful but delightful.ĭepartment stores “used to put on a show,” wrote Alexandra Jacobs, a deputy Styles editor at The Times. There once was a time when department stores in New York were not struggling. Strong winds of about 15 miles per hour are expected throughout the day and into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. The city’s Sanitation Department deployed 705 salt spreaders across the five boroughs on Sunday, and will send out 1,500 plows on Monday if more than two inches of snow accumulate on the streets, my colleague reported. That drop may turn falling moisture into snow, and water already on the ground into ice. Temperatures throughout the day are expected to steadily drop and hit the freezing point by around 7 p.m. Rain in New York City is expected to increasingly turn to snow by evening. But after-school programs that students attend by riding a yellow school bus are canceled. New York City public schools are open today, education officials announced. Kennedy Airports can expect delays of between one hour and two and a half hours. Roadways: The National Weather Service warned drivers they could face slippery road conditions in the morning and evening commutes, as did the city’s Office of Emergency Management.Īirports: Travelers flying in and out of Newark, La Guardia and John F. But they cautioned that commuters should allow for extra travel time and should check for delays and cancellations. The three commuter rail lines - New Jersey Transit, Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road - all said they were maintaining normal schedules.

Transit: No major delays for the city subways have been announced. Snow is predicted to develop later in the day as temperatures fall, so the evening commute could be more challenging. Snow is not forecast in the city for the morning, but a mixture of rain and gusting winds could offer its own misery late in the commute. If you’re commuting into or around New York City, set aside additional time and check your transit agency before leaving. Up to nine inches of snow could hit parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. The Lower Hudson Valley could see six to 12 inches of snow and icy roadways, according to weather officials.

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