Heavy snow and ice accumulated overnight.
In Jersey City's Little Manila, a couple of Filipinos rushed to remove about eight inches of snow before their rooftop gave way.
Residents spent their morning cleaning up winter storm Juno's mess.
But the conditions were not as bad as predicted at least in Jersey City and in nearby New York City.
"We did what was necessary to keep people safe. By the way, by getting everyone off the road, the sanitation department could get out there, and now we'll get back to normal much more quickly," said New York Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Blizzard warnings and statewide travels bans that went into effect at 11 p.m. Monday night have been lifted.
The National Weather Service said the forecasted scenario of 30 inches of snow fizzled out as the storm passed further east than anticipated.
Pinoy postal worker Freddie Templo said, "Ok yung state preparedness nila na may maaga silang warning, cautions for safety."
Nevertheless, it's still a snow day for many residents including Filipino store clerk Ramon Lagasca.
"Walang pasok ngayon at saka bukas, tatawag lang kami kung anong oras kami magsisimula bukas, so hindi namin alam bukas kung paano," Ramon Lagasca said.
Businesses were affected as people heeded warnings to stay home.
Store worker Herman Bebita said, "Maraming tao dapat. Gawa ng weather na di maganda, walang lumalabas dahil sa taas ng yelo o sa sama ng panahon."
But the brunt of the monster storm fell in Massachusetts.
Thousands are without power. The storm is expected to move out late Tuesday night.
Thanks to the travel ban, plows worked overnight to make streets passable and public transportation up to speed.
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source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
