On Tuesday, Mr. Bloomberg, city officials have said they aren't interested in privatizing the entire system, as has been done in cities including Chicago, a move that can actually cost a municipalities if they are required to compensate a contractor for revenue lost when streets are closed during snowstorms or holidays.

WSJ: City Unveils Parking App Pilot Program

In December, 27 people died when an An-72 military plane crashed near the southern city of Shymkent during violent snowstorms.

NPR: 20 Believed Dead In Kazakhstan Plane Crash

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and snowstorms during the period of February 5-11, 2010.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Signs Delaware Disaster Declaration