In New York City, the snow came down steadily, even relentlessly, all day on Saturday. It was a day waking up to snow falling outside the window and then falling asleep as the snow was ending. Saturday 8:25 a.m. Cat oversees the city's plowing operations. As the winds never sustained blizzard force for very long, it was possible to venture outside for a few minutes. Intersection. Inwood neighborhood. Saturday. 3:55 p.m. In the Inwood neighborhood of Northern Manhattan, a few tromped over to Inwood Hill Park or over to Broadway to stock up on groceries. It was easier to walk in the middle of the street than on the sidewalk. In the middle of W. 207th Street. Saturday. 3:57 p.m. But most people stayed home, especially after 2:30 p.m. when government officials declared an emergency and banned non-official cars from the streets. Through the window, a cross-country skier with dog following. Saturday. 4:27 p.m. The snow emergency did not apply to pedestrians or
A strolling guide to New York City by Teri Tynes