New York ends record snow drought after 700 days

After a long wait, New York City finally saw its first significant snowfall in over 700 days. Central Park and other parts of the city were covered in a thin layer of snow, marking the end of a long snowless period. "It's been 701 days since Central Park last recorded an inch of snow on a calendar day," announced the National Weather Service. "The streak has ended!" proclaimed the National Weather Service. Residents in Brooklyn and other neighborhoods were seen clearing the snow from sidewalks after a long holiday weekend.