New York City residents seeking temporary work clearing snow ahead of a major winter storm expected Sunday and Monday must provide three forms of identification under requirements set by the city’s sanitation department. The policy comes as officials prepare for a powerful blizzard expected to drop nearly two feet of snow across the five boroughs.

According to the New York City Department of Sanitation, applicants must submit two small photographs measuring 1.5 inches square, two original forms of identification with photocopies, and a Social Security card. Workers must be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work in the United States, and capable of performing physically demanding labor.

The temporary positions pay $19.14 per hour, with overtime increasing to $28.71 per hour after 40 hours in a week. The city has expanded recruitment efforts as forecasts warn of heavy snowfall, high winds, and dangerous travel conditions.

The documentation requirements have prompted criticism from conservative commentators who argue that the standards exceed those required of voters in New York City. The New York City Board of Elections does not require most registered voters to present identification at polling places. First-time voters may provide a driver’s license number, non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number during registration, and those who do not submit identification may cast an affidavit ballot.

Mayor Mamdani is affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America, which has historically opposed voter ID laws, arguing such measures create barriers to participation. The identification standards for snow removal workers remain in effect as the city mobilizes ahead of the approaching storm.