New York in a deep descends on the nation

   

      It was a bone-chilling 2 degrees in Central Park at 8.00am and wind gusts made it feel like 15 degrees below zero. In New York City. It could be Embarrass, Minn., where the temperature was measured at 41 degrees below zero on Thursday the coldest spot in the country. 

      The low temperatures put a strain on water mains, gas pipes and other critical infrastructure as public officials warned people to stay indoors and bundle up if venturing outside. Some public transit agencies reported delays on Friday morning, including New Jersey Transit, whose service was affected by ice buildup in the train tunnel under the Hudson River.