New York City schools have reopened following a historic blizzard that blanketed the region with record-breaking snowfall. Central Park saw 19.7 inches, marking the ninth-largest snowfall in the city's history, while Long Island bore the brunt with Islip reporting a staggering 31 inches. The blizzard also brought fierce winds, peaking at 84 mph in Montauk Point, causing widespread school closures and significant disruptions to transportation across the tri-state area.