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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Brutal cold continues across New York City and the Tri-State area, with bone-chilling wind chills dipping as low as 5 to 10 degrees below zero in some spots.
Cold weather advisories remain in effect, with frostbite possible on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
While daytime temperatures may briefly approach the freezing mark this week, strong winds are making it feel far colder.
Black ice, flurries, and another potential blast of Arctic cold heading into next weekend mean winter hazards are far from over.
Bundle up, limit time outdoors, and stay weather-aware.
In the wake of the weekend's snow storm, the NYC Department of Sanitation is now going around the city to melt accumulated snow piles.
DSNY workers will haul snow piles to five locations around the city, one in each borough.
The snow will go into what are essentially giant hot tubs where it will melt.
These giant hot tubs can melt 240,000 pounds of snow every hour.
The melted snow will then enter the city's sewer system.
Sidewalks and intersections are still a challenge after the snowstorm, especially for people trying to push strollers, walk with a cane or in a wheelchair.
The show has also been plowed up against bus stops, making it hard for people to get on the bus.
Michelle Charlesworth shows the conditions in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Schools were closed again on Tuesday as frustration grows over the number of unplowed streets that remain in Paterson.
New Jersey Transit tried to resume bus service Tuesday morning, but snow-covered streets made maneuvering a challenge.
On East 27, a bus needed an assist to get back on schedule.
Some residents say they have dug out many times only for neighbors to toss snow back onto sidewalks.
The mayor is asking residents to contact his office to remove snow, but in many areas, it looks like a plow truck came once and never returned.
The situation in Jersey City is similar to Paterson in many areas.
The new mayor is working with his Department of Public Works to find out why so many streets are still covered with snow.
Dozens of people are without water on Long Island following a water main break in Copiague.
The Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA) said that a 12-inch main burst from the extreme cold temperatures, causing an icy flood at the intersection of Great Neck Road and Oak Street shortly after 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
Officials said that 54 customers were impacted, including several businesses. Service has since been restored to customers.
Traffic has reopened on Great Neck Road and crews are working to restore Oak Street as soon as possible, according to the SCWA.
Stacey Sager reports from Copiague with the details.
