Reader-submitted snow photos from the great blizzard of February 2026

Thank you to everyone who shared photos over the last 24 hours... here's a batch of reader-submitted pics... started (top) snow-plow symphony on Avenue B by Joann Falkenburg.

Late-night look at Seventh and B by Robert Miner...

Outside St. Stanislaus on Seventh Street via JackflashNYC...

... shelter in Tompkins by Derek Berg...

... more shots from Tompkins by James Rogala...

... a view of the New York City Marble Cemetery on Second Street by Carol Kendzierski...

... Ninth Street snow mounds via Steven...

ConEd views from Jeanne Krier...

... a reader-submitted photo along 10th Street and Tompkins Square Park...

... and from yesterday, guess we missed Pope Leo's visit to Tompkins... thanks to the reader for this shot...

Snow day 1 (aka first blizzard in 9 years)

Thank you to Kyle de Vre for this set of snow day photos today...

Meanwhile, in the adult section of Tompkins Square Park

Photos by William Klayer 

After every major snowfall (especially when the snow is perfect for packing) ... as inevitable as seeing someone carrying golf clubs or wearing shorts...

This morning, Parks workers toppled the above sculpture, leaving only the base behind... stating, "Kids don't need to see any dick."

The morning after (and day of) the blizzard of Feb. 22-23

Photos by Stacie Joy 

A few photos from this morning as the snow continues to fall (more than a foot reported in NYC so far) ... we found Parks staff out in Tompkins... and owner Ali Sahin working at C&B Cafe on Seventh Street near Avenue B — one of the handful of local businesses open today...

Elsewhere, there's snow, snow and a random car or two ... not to mention mini snow plows on the streets...

Monday's opening shot

We were shocked to wake up today and see that it had snowed last night. Wow! 

In any event, here's the 9 a.m. view on First Avenue at Seventh Street (looking north) ... with a bonus shot looking east on Seventh...

The travel ban (cars, trucks, ebikes) is in place until noon today... with the snow finally tapering off this afternoon.

Sunday's parting shots

Photos by Susan Schiffman 

Scenes from in and around Tompkins Square Park tonight.

And ICYMI: A travel ban (for cars, trucks, bikes, etc.) is in effect until noon tomorrow.

1 person treated for minor injuries in East 5th Street fire

One resident suffered minor burns during a fire late this afternoon at 619 E. Fifth St., on the cul-de-sac behind Earth School-P.S. 364. 

A reader shared the above photo showing a large FDNY presence on Avenue C at Fifth Street. According to Citizen reports, the fire in the six-story building was contained to the first floor and basement. 

The fire was first reported at 4:14 p.m. 

Medical teams treated one resident at the scene. 

There is no word yet on the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.

The snow before the blizzard

Photos by Stacie Joy 

A few photos from late this afternoon as the snow began to intensify, with blizzard-like conditions expected tonight into tomorrow...

... and at Exit9 on Avenue A, no snow-covered dogs allowed in...

No way out (or in)? Citywide blizzard-related travel ban begins at 9 tonight

Mayor Mamdani has declared a state of emergency, which includes a citywide travel ban, from 9 p.m. tonight through noon Monday. 

Streets, highways and bridges will be shut down to all traffic, including cars, trucks, scooters and e-bikes. Most subway service will operate locally. 

Some official notices via social media ...

** TRAVEL BAN FOR NYC **

All bridges, highways, and streets will be closed to traffic from 9pm Sunday thru noon Monday. No cars, trucks, scooters, or e-bikes. Limited exemptions for essential and emergency movement.

This is projected to be NYC’s worst blizzard in a decade, with…

— Mark D. Levine (@MarkLevineNYC) February 22, 2026

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Week in Grieview

Posts this past week included (with a random "Rear Window"-esque photo)...

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• Indictment announced in January rape in Stuyvesant Town (Feb. 19) 

• The Bowery Palace debuts with Jesse Malin's "Silver Manhattan" (Feb. 18) 

• More Pride at the Stonewall National Monument (Feb. 15) 

• A visit to The Shrimp (Feb. 19) 

• Good news: Chomp Chomp is open again (Feb. 15) 

• Your Richard Hell reader (Feb. 20)

• ICYMI: Underground Railroad safe house found at the Merchant's House Museum (Feb. 16) 

• This East Village "Bunny" is now streaming on Netflix (Feb. 15) 

• Watching the East Village in "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" (Feb. 16)

• Thanks to "John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette," Panna II is reportedly busy again (Feb. 21) 

• Lucky Cafe brewing up a mid-March opening on Avenue A (Feb. 17) 

• Village East honors Catherine O'Hara with "Beetlejuice" and "Best in Show" screenings (Feb. 18) 

• The Onion Tree Pizza Co. is closing on 1st Avenue (Feb. 20) 

• Rep. Goldman announces $250K for East Village nonprofit Avenues for Justice (Feb. 20) 

• A band playing New Colossus Festival: Lucid Express (Feb. 20) 

• Chef Tan is closed for now on St. Mark's Place (Feb. 17) 

• Signage alert: Sweetie's adds candy to the First Avenue mix (Feb. 17) … Fujisan Japanese Mart on 2nd Avenue (Feb. 17) 

• Avenue B market reopens as Miami Convenience (Feb. 16) 

• What's happening at 166 First Ave.? Think Southern buffet. (Feb. 18) 

• It's a Small Village Deli after all (Feb. 16) 

... and Richie is getting Key Food on Avenue A prepped for March 17 with Klassic Key signage... (photo by Stacie Joy)... 

NYPD seeks suspect in alleged assault on Sunny and Annie's employee

Photo by Stacie Joy

The NYPD has released information about an assault at Sunny and Annie's on the NW corner of Sixth Street and Avenue B last Monday night. 

According to the NYPD Crime Stoppers, the suspect "became irate, and began disputing with a 68-year-old male employee." The suspect allegedly grabbed a gallon of water and struck the employee in the face, "causing pain, redness and swelling."

The suspect fled northbound on Avenue B and remains at large. 

Tips can be shared confidentially with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or online.

🚨WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 10:00 P.M., an unidentified individual was making a purchase inside of a commercial establishment located at 94 Avenue B, when he became irate, and began disputing with a 68-year-old male employee. The… pic.twitter.com/bKjgi6ltkI

— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) February 20, 2026

Saturday's parting shot

The calm before the blizzard ... aka, We're going to need a bigger snow blower.

Your pre-blizzard afternoon line check at Trader Joe's on 14th and A

Photo by Stacie Joy 

And with an employee on door duty... and save some Soy Chorizo and Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets for everyone else...

Winter storm warning puts Tompkins Square Greenmarket on ice tomorrow

Given all the blizzard-ing expected tomorrow into Monday... GrowNYC has cancelled all greenmarkets for Sunday, including the one in Tompkins Square Park. Monday's Union Square Greenmarket is also a no-go. 

H/T Steven

Thanks to 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette,' Panna II is reportedly busy again

Photo from Thursday night 

The first episode of the new FX/Hulu series "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" shows the couple on a fictional first date at East Village old-timer Panna II. (Link.) 

Reservations at Panna II at 93 First Ave. near Sixth Street reportedly surged 40% after the first episode on Feb. 12. 

Some readers think this new awareness is a positive thing, as business has been off here in recent years, and Panna II is now the last of the Indian establishments at the once-vibrant restaurant address.

 

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Saturday's opening shot (before the incoming blizzard!)

Photo by Cecil Scheib 

A lovely early morning view of the neighborhood. Enjoy it! Because! 

A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City (and the tri-state area) ahead of a winter nor'easter expected to bring significant snowfall and strong winds.

According to the National Weather Service, 13 to 18 inches of snow are possible, along with wind gusts up to 55 mph. The warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday... with the worst of it coming overnight Sunday. 

If forecasts hold, this would be one of the more substantial snowfalls in recent years. 

And just when the warmer weather finally melted away the snowed-in Citi Bike docking stations from Jan. 25.

Friday's parting shot

Photo by Stacie Joy 

The Genesee Winter Olympics continue... as seen today at Double Down Saloon on Avenue A...