Yonkers Daily Local Headlines: Storm fallout, closures, and nominations

Top local headlines

Storm aftermath: Westchester’s late-February blizzard brought a temporary countywide road ban and lingering commute hazards from refreezing and light snow.
Schools and city business: The Yonkers Board of Education’s Feb. 25 stated meeting was canceled due to the blizzard’s widespread impact.
Community closures: Yonkers PAL shut down Feb. 23 for safety during the storm.
Looking ahead: Nominations opened for Yonkers’ Women of Distinction award, and separate nomination calls were announced for state Senate recognitions.

1) Blizzard impacts: road restrictions, then black-ice risk

Westchester County officials announced a temporary ban on non-essential driving from 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, through 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, as blizzard conditions intensified across the county. The restriction was aimed at keeping roads clear for plows and emergency crews.

Even after the worst of the snowfall, weather alerts flagged a familiar post-storm problem: melting during the day followed by a hard refreeze at night. Forecasters also warned that a light burst of snow could land on top of icy patches around the Wednesday, Feb. 25 morning commute, making untreated sidewalks and side streets especially slick.

2) Yonkers Board of Education meeting canceled

Yonkers Public Schools said the Board of Education’s Feb. 25 stated meeting would not be held, citing the widespread impact of the recent blizzard. If you planned to speak or attend, check the district’s updates for the next scheduled meeting and any rescheduling details.

3) Yonkers PAL closed for winter storm safety

Yonkers PAL also paused operations Monday, Feb. 23, emphasizing safety for families, youth, and staff and urging residents to stay off roads until conditions improved.

4) Nominations and recognitions: local and state

On the civic side, the city opened nominations for its annual Women of Distinction award, which is typically presented during Women’s History Month in March. Separately, State Sen. Shelley Mayer announced nomination windows for the state Senate’s Woman of Distinction recognition and for a Veterans Hall of Fame honoree tied to her district’s community picks.

Sources

https://hvny.info/news/state-of-emergency-blizzard-february-2026
https://talkofthesound.com/2026/02/22/sound-shore-blizzard-of-26/
https://govonestop.com/alert/special-weather-statement-02242026-1601-connecticut-new-jersey-new-york
https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/o/ps30/article/2722769
https://www.yonkerspal.org/
https://yonkerstimes.com/city-of-yonkers-accepting-2026-nominations-for-annual-women-of-distinction-award/
https://yonkerstimes.com/senator-shelley-mayer-opens-nominations-for-new-york-state-senate-woman-of-distinction-and-nys-senate-veterans-hall-of-fame/