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Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

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Dear New Yorkers,

Ten years ago, “Snowzilla” dropped 27.5 inches of snow on NYC, shutting down the city for days. Now, New York is bracing for a challenger, with the forecast calling for up to 28 inches of snow in some areas.

On Sunday Mayor Mamdani announced an old school snow day, closing the city’s school. “We do not believe providing remote instruction tomorrow would be effective,” said chancellor Kamar Samuels.

The city is also under a state of emergency and a travel advisory is in effect, restricting non-essential trips on streets and highways.

The blizzard is another test of the Mamdani administration’s operational ability, after a January cold snap that contributed to the deaths of as many as 22 New Yorkers.

It’s an all-hands-on-deck moment, with sanitation, transportation, environmental protection and parks departments all pitching in to clear snow.

Here are some essential CITY stories to help you navigate the Blizzard of 2026:

If you see someone who may need help during the cold weather, read our guide on what happens when you call 311 for help during a Code Blue. Icy sidewalks? Here’s how to figure out who’s responsible for clearing them. Don’t forget, your landlord is required by law to keep your apartment heated to at least 62 degrees at night. Here’s how to report your landlord if they’re being stingy with the thermostat.  Beware of exploding manholes. (It’s rare, but more common in winter with a mixture of water and salt.) Make sure you’re using your space heater correctly, one of several winter hazards to avoid.

Weather 🥶❄️

There’s a blizzard warning in effect! Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches and possibly up to 28 inches in some areas. Strong winds and chance of coastal flooding.

MTA 🚇

The system’s winter storm advisory is in effect for Monday, and all services may be impacted by the storm. New Yorkers should avoid all non-essential travel. The MTA advises riders to plan ahead, use extra caution and check service status before you go, which you can do here.

Alternate side parking 🚙

It’s suspended today, Feb. 23 due to snow.

By the way…

“Snow is not an excuse to litter or to not clean up after your dog,” said Mayor Mamdani.

Our Other Top Stories

In the weeks before Jabez Chakraborty was shot by NYPD officers, his family sought help through multiple city institutions, only to be rebuffed at every turn.   New York City made progress on public safety in 2025. Shootings and murders fell to historic lows, and most major crime categories declined compared to the year prior. Read the complete crime stats report from our partners at Vital City.  The Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would make it much harder for families with mixed immigration status to receive federal housing assistance.

Reporter’s Notebook

NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses End Historic Strike

Nurses ratified their tentative agreement with the hospital by a margin of 93%, marking the official end to the longest and largest strike of its kind in New York City history.

The New York State Nurses Association announced the results on Saturday evening, on the 41st day of the strike. The strike began on Jan. 12 when 15,000 nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore and Mount Sinai walked off the job. Nurses at the latter two hospitals returned to work on Feb. 14.

The three-year agreement “reflects our respect for our nurses and the critical role they play as part of our exceptional care teams,” said NewYork-Presbyterian spokesperson Angela Karafazli.

The 4,200 nurses will return to work next week having won improved nurse-to-patient ratios, raises and protections from workplace violence.

“This is a proud moment for our union,” union president Nancy Hagans said in a statement. “NYSNA nurses showed what it means to advocate for patients, and this moment will go down in history as a win for our communities, in the fight for healthcare justice, and for the labor movement.” — Claudia Irizarry Aponte

Things To Do

Here’s what’s going on around the city this week.

Monday, Feb. 23: Stay inside!  Tuesday, Feb. 24: Attend the New School’s Ensemble Concert, featuring the music of Radiohead. Free, at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25: The 9/11 Memorial & Museum hosts a panel on how the effort to rebuild lower Manhattan and recover from the September 11 attacks changed the city’s landscape and cultural fabric. Free, at 6:00 p.m. Reserve tickets here.

THE KICKER: The hiring of seasonal snow workers began in the 1800s, when snowstorms were a lifeline for men in need of steady work.

Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Monday.

Love,

THE CITY

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