NEW YORK — New York City schools will remain open Thursday, despite viciously cold weather expected to envelope the tri-state area, Mayor Bill de Blasio and schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said Wednesday. Thursday will see highs in the mid-teens, but a gusty west wind will make it feel like it’s 5 to 10 degrees below zero for much of the day. While the city is preparing warming centers and encouraging residents without heat to call 311, de Blasio said at an afternoon […]