# NEW YORK | Various News About Our City and Q&A **URL:** \ **Category:** New York\ **Created:** [December 17, 2015, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700 "2015-12-17T03:13:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 116
**Author:** ![Nickfloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/nickfloyo/32/173662_2.png) [@Nickfloyo](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Nickfloyo)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2351 "2026-02-06T23:22:06Z")
Yeah, Google Earth hasn’t been updating as frequently. Apple Maps updated from Long Island all the way to White Plains! ---
**Author:** ![Dior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/dior/32/164097_2.png) [@Dior](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dior)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2352 "2026-02-07T16:38:46Z")
every time my google earth updates im like…. okay this will be the one where we get an updated skyline ---
**Author:** ![Dior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/dior/32/164097_2.png) [@Dior](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dior)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2353 "2026-02-09T17:44:09Z")
2 weeks into the snow storm how we feeling ---
**Author:** ![baronson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/baronson/32/190290_2.png) [@baronson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/baronson)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2354 "2026-02-09T19:15:46Z")
🧱💨🥶❄🙅🏻‍♂️ It’s brick out. ---
**Author:** ![ALC11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alc11/32/81254_2.png) [@ALC11](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/ALC11)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2355 "2026-02-09T19:40:53Z")
I hate the snow. Can’t wait until spring. ---
**Author:** ![Dior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/dior/32/164097_2.png) [@Dior](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dior)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2356 "2026-02-10T16:55:27Z")
it was cute at first but the fact that it has been this long with barely any sign of melting is getting to me ---
**Author:** ![Nickfloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/nickfloyo/32/173662_2.png) [@Nickfloyo](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Nickfloyo)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2357 "2026-02-10T22:37:46Z")
> I love that Hochul and Zohran are teaming up to reform SEQR. I hope that she also brings back the Transit-Oritented initiative back to the state. ---
**Author:** ![Nickfloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/nickfloyo/32/173662_2.png) [@Nickfloyo](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Nickfloyo)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2358 "2026-02-20T21:21:07Z")
> **[How a decision by NYC voters sped up a plan to build affordable housing in...](https://gothamist.com/news/how-a-decision-by-nyc-voters-sped-up-a-plan-to-build-affordable-housing-in-the-bronx)** > > The proposed 84-unit apartment complex is the first project to enter the city’s expedited review process. ---
**Author:** ![YIMHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/yimhudson/32/2304_2.png) [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2359 "2026-02-22T03:35:21Z")
round two > **[Blizzard, winter storm warnings issued, could be biggest in decade | Live...](https://abc7ny.com/live-updates/how-snow-nyc-weekend-winter-coastal-storm-weather-forecast-nj-ny-ct-tri-state-area/18626210/)** > > A powerful winter storm is set to slam New York City and the Tri-State area Sunday night into Monday, bringing blizzard conditions, dangerous travel, and the potential for widespread power outages. ---
**Author:** ![Dior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/dior/32/164097_2.png) [@Dior](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dior)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2360 "2026-02-22T15:44:10Z")
im tired of this grandpa! ---
**Author:** ![Nickfloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/nickfloyo/32/173662_2.png) [@Nickfloyo](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Nickfloyo)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2361 "2026-02-22T15:53:12Z")
Winter: Well too damn bad! ---
**Author:** ![infoshare](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/infoshare/32/18825_2.png) [@infoshare](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/infoshare)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2362 "2026-02-22T21:59:24Z")
Sharing this photo taken today, A couple of colorful characters who have decided to take refuge from the snow storm below ground at 96th & Broadway. _These two are not going to let a little snow cramp their style… 🤩_ ![IMG_4973](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/1/f1aa12f85a6d1506b18af149f1ebb0218da24a39.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2363 "2026-02-22T22:12:58Z")
![IMG_4150](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/d/7/d7de085554dab70e93ebeddf64d0b9ccf34f2e8c.jpeg) ![IMG_4149](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/c/7cf039771a5d747fecfd48a540ad4998dc626857.jpeg) Credit: [wetterzentrale.de](http://wetterzentrale.de) ---
**Author:** ![YIMHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/yimhudson/32/2304_2.png) [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2364 "2026-02-22T22:50:49Z")
these tourists have no idea how very unpleasant things are about to get. Hopefully their hotels are local. > **[Times Square 4K](https://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/timessquare/?cam=tsrobo1)** > > Watch Times Square live with EarthCam's webcams. See NYC's iconic bright lights, music, and arts scene that attracts millions of tourists 24/7. ---
**Author:** ![YIMHudson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/yimhudson/32/2304_2.png) [@YIMHudson](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/YIMHudson)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2365 "2026-03-03T03:56:28Z")
> **[Small plane lands on Hudson River in Newburgh; pilot and passenger rescued:...](https://abc7ny.com/post/small-plane-lands-hudson-river-newburgh-new-york-passengers-rescued-expected-survive/18669726/)** > > A mini version of the Miracle on the Hudson took place Monday night, 60 miles north of New York City. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2366 "2026-03-05T22:05:41Z")
End of an era > **[Mamdani Administration Announces Plan to Close Bellevue Shelter Due to...](https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/03/mamdani-administration-announces-plan-to-close-bellevue-shelter-)** ---
**Author:** ![Nickfloyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/nickfloyo/32/173662_2.png) [@Nickfloyo](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Nickfloyo)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2367 "2026-03-13T22:09:30Z")
> **[Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/removing-regulatory-barriers-to-affordable-home-construction/)** > > By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose. ---
**Author:** ![Alemel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/alemel/32/91966_2.png) [@Alemel](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Alemel)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2368 "2026-03-17T17:27:30Z")
> **[$37.5M restoration of Prospect Park's Vale begins](https://www.6sqft.com/restoration-of-prospect-parks-vale-begins/)** > > The project will revitalize the Vale of Cashmere in Prospect Park, restoring the historic Children’s Pool and former rose garden and adding new amenities. ![Prospect-Park-Vale-Northeast-Pavilion-Approach-East.jpg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/a/1/a1ff72c3d84b56994c1db8c3ba93a096ce2142ca.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![arctic\_camel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/arctic_camel/32/186335_2.png) [@arctic\_camel](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/arctic_camel)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700/2369 "2026-03-20T12:43:42Z")
> **[Mamdani launches ADU plan library designed by WXY Architecture](https://www.dezeen.com/2026/03/19/mamdani-wxy-architecture-adu-plan-library-new-york/)** > > Zohran Mamdani has announced the launch of a WXY Architecture-designed platform to streamline the building of accessory dwelling units. ---
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[https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/g-s1-114773/new-york-laguardia-jet-collides-with-vehicle](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/23/g-s1-114773/new-york-laguardia-jet-collides-with-vehicle) **Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at LaGuardia** ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/0/a/0a708ddcd84c1238ac2bf2edfcc5dda7aa3a3499.jpeg) [Previous page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700.md?page=115) [Next page](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/new-york-various-news-about-our-city-and-q-a/1700.md?page=117)