Michael Novakhov, a New York State Assemblyman representing a Brooklyn district, posted on February 7, 2026, about the city’s response to a major snowstorm and concerns regarding public safety during extreme winter weather.
In one post from that date, Novakhov stated: “3/ @NYCSanitation shared that during this storm, the City has already removed and melted 300 million pounds of snow using 27 snow melters, each capable of melting about 120 tons per hour. These machines have been running 24/7 at approved sites in every borough.”
Another tweet highlighted measures taken by city agencies to protect vulnerable populations: “6/ DHS reported that an enhanced Code Blue was activated, with outreach teams in every borough working with NYPD to engage unsheltered individuals — before and during storms.”
Novakhov also expressed concern over fatalities related to cold weather: “5/ I also questioned DHS following the tragic deaths of 16 New Yorkers during freezing temperatures, asking what preventative steps are in place to stop people from freezing to death.”
Michael Novakhov immigrated from the former USSR and has served in the State Assembly since his election in 2022. He is affiliated with the Republican Party and previously worked for two decades in radio, co-founding Freedom FM in 2019. As an assemblyman, he focuses on addressing community concerns such as crime reduction and improving access to affordable health care and housing. According to his official biography, Novakhov draws on his background as an immigrant and media professional to serve his constituents and improve quality of life in Brooklyn.
