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Winter Wallop
Aired January 28, 2004 - 08:09 ET
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SOLEDAD O'BRIEN, CNN ANCHOR: For the Northeast it is the winter misery that won't end, as another snowstorm blankets the region. Up to 10 inches have fallen in the New York area, forcing numerous closings and the grounding hundreds of airlines. For those who are braving the city streets here in New York, it is another messy morning.
Maria Hinojosa is live from Union Square this morning, where they are doing some of their own cleaning up there.
Hey -- Maria. Good morning.
MARIA HINOJOSA, CNN CORRESPONDENT: You know, Soledad, one of the things that happens when you have these snowstorms is that people can actually make money in New York City doing the kind of thing that usually people make money like, you know, in other smaller areas. Well, in New York City on these days, you've got people definitely doing some of this stuff back here, cleaning up, shoveling off the snow to make a passageway.
Not a lot of traffic around here. You know, New York City is not the place where it's usually quiet, but it's quiet today. Although we're in Union Square, things have got to go on. So, of course, you've already got people setting up for the Farmer's Market, because that's what has got to continue here in Union Square.
On the other side of Union Square, a little bit more traffic, not a lot of foot traffic. I am getting the feeling that probably a lot of folks are either slow getting out of the office, or because of the fact that schools are canceled today, maybe a lot of those parents are going to make the decision to not go to work because they've got to stay home with the kids.
Now, on a national scale, this storm -- there are two storms that have created quite a bit of havoc throughout the Midwest as well. I was just talking to my sister, who said that yesterday Chicago got a bunch of snow out there. And there have already been about 50 deaths now blamed due to the weather, mostly due to traffic accidents. So, it is creating something of havoc.
But here in New York City right now, it's tapering down, but it still continues to come down slowly. And everybody is trying to kind of have a good mood about this. I have to say, you know, we have put up with a lot of cold here. And I grew up in Chicago. We're used to it, because we didn't know any better. But New York, this has been a tough, tough winter. So, what do people like me do, who are sick and have to continue working? Well, we carry our own little thermos right here to keep us nice and warm, while I'm waiting to do my next live shot. Do you see that, Soledad? Nice cranberry tea.
O'BRIEN: I do. Cranberry tea? Oh, I thought it was something a little stronger than that, Maria.
HINOJOSA: No, sweetie. It's got to clear the nasal passages.
O'BRIEN: I hear you.
HINOJOSA: Clear the nasal passages.
O'BRIEN: I hear you. I was just joshing with you. Thanks, Maria. Appreciate it.
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Aired January 28, 2004 - 08:09 ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
SOLEDAD O'BRIEN, CNN ANCHOR: For the Northeast it is the winter misery that won't end, as another snowstorm blankets the region. Up to 10 inches have fallen in the New York area, forcing numerous closings and the grounding hundreds of airlines. For those who are braving the city streets here in New York, it is another messy morning.
Maria Hinojosa is live from Union Square this morning, where they are doing some of their own cleaning up there.
Hey -- Maria. Good morning.
MARIA HINOJOSA, CNN CORRESPONDENT: You know, Soledad, one of the things that happens when you have these snowstorms is that people can actually make money in New York City doing the kind of thing that usually people make money like, you know, in other smaller areas. Well, in New York City on these days, you've got people definitely doing some of this stuff back here, cleaning up, shoveling off the snow to make a passageway.
Not a lot of traffic around here. You know, New York City is not the place where it's usually quiet, but it's quiet today. Although we're in Union Square, things have got to go on. So, of course, you've already got people setting up for the Farmer's Market, because that's what has got to continue here in Union Square.
On the other side of Union Square, a little bit more traffic, not a lot of foot traffic. I am getting the feeling that probably a lot of folks are either slow getting out of the office, or because of the fact that schools are canceled today, maybe a lot of those parents are going to make the decision to not go to work because they've got to stay home with the kids.
Now, on a national scale, this storm -- there are two storms that have created quite a bit of havoc throughout the Midwest as well. I was just talking to my sister, who said that yesterday Chicago got a bunch of snow out there. And there have already been about 50 deaths now blamed due to the weather, mostly due to traffic accidents. So, it is creating something of havoc.
But here in New York City right now, it's tapering down, but it still continues to come down slowly. And everybody is trying to kind of have a good mood about this. I have to say, you know, we have put up with a lot of cold here. And I grew up in Chicago. We're used to it, because we didn't know any better. But New York, this has been a tough, tough winter. So, what do people like me do, who are sick and have to continue working? Well, we carry our own little thermos right here to keep us nice and warm, while I'm waiting to do my next live shot. Do you see that, Soledad? Nice cranberry tea.
O'BRIEN: I do. Cranberry tea? Oh, I thought it was something a little stronger than that, Maria.
HINOJOSA: No, sweetie. It's got to clear the nasal passages.
O'BRIEN: I hear you.
HINOJOSA: Clear the nasal passages.
O'BRIEN: I hear you. I was just joshing with you. Thanks, Maria. Appreciate it.
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