Michael Novakhov, a New York State Assembly member representing a Brooklyn district, used his social media platform on February 21, 2026, to inform residents about preparations and safety measures ahead of an approaching blizzard in New York City.
At 15:31 UTC, Novakhov relayed the National Weather Service’s alert: ” NYC Blizzard Warning The National Weather Service has issued a citywide blizzard warning from Sunday 6AM through Monday 6PM. Expect 13–18 inches of snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions. Avoid unnecessary travel and use mass transit if needed. Stay safe, NYC.” (February 21, 2026).
Later that afternoon at 21:05 UTC, he updated constituents after attending a briefing with the New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM): “This afternoon I participated in a NYCEM winter weather briefing for elected officials to make sure our community is prepared for the upcoming storm. Here’s what you need to know: DSNY is in full operation mode. Thousands of plows and 700 salt spreaders are being deployed.” (February 21, 2026).
Minutes later at 21:13 UTC, Novakhov announced an employment opportunity for residents: “The City has opened registration for Emergency Snow Shovelers — a great paid opportunity to help keep our streets safe and moving after the upcoming snowstorm! Pay: $19.14/hour $28.71/hour after 40 hours in a week These roles help clear snow and ice from bus stops,” (February 21, 2026).
Novakhov serves as an assemblyman in Brooklyn and is affiliated with the Republican Party. He immigrated from the former USSR with his family and has worked extensively in radio broadcasting, including co-founding Freedom FM in 2019 (official website). Since winning election to the State Assembly in 2022, he has focused on issues such as crime reduction, affordable health care and housing access, and overall quality of life improvements for his constituents.
