A white minivan appears to have been abandoned on the border of Norwood and Bedford Park on Monday morning, Feb. 23, amid the latest snowstorm.

 

As reported, Norwood News witnessed a seemingly abandoned, unoccupied vehicle, which appeared to be some type of ambulance, with its hazard lights blinking at around 9.55 a.m. on Monday on the side of Van Cortlandt Avenue and Mosholu Parkway North.

When contacted for more information about a possible accident, the FDNY said they didn’t have any report on file in relation to the vehicle’s location.

 

Meanwhile, the NYPD didn’t have anything for the same location either, though they did confirm that later on Monday morning at around 10.21 a.m. in a different area further away, at 400 Mosholu Parkway [near Webster Avenue] a parked, white Nissan was struck by an NYC Department of Sanitation vehicle.

 

“It was probably struck by a snow plough,” the spokesperson said. “No injuries, and it was parked and unoccupied.”

 

A snow plough was later seen having difficulties navigating a turn at Putnam Place and Reservoir Oval East in Norwood in around an estimated two to three feet of snow.

A SNOW PLOUGH is seen on Sedgwick Avenue near Goulden Avenue in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Video by Síle Moloney

As reported, a car crashed into scaffolding on Sunday night, Feb. 22, in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx.

 

Several City vehicles and snow shovelers were seen working late Sunday and again on Monday clearing snow from the roads and sidewalks, as seen in the attached videos and photos.

As reported, a state of emergency was declared on Sunday evening in New York City by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani amid expected snowfall of 24 inches into Monday, Feb. 23, by 6 p.m.

 

National Weather Service reported the following most recent snowfall totals: Central Park (MH): 15.1″ Washington Heights (MH): 17.1” Mott Haven (BX): 17.9” Crown Heights (BK): 18” Sheepshead Bay (BK): 17” Williamsburg (BK): 17.4” La Guardia Airport (QNS): 15.1″ Astoria (QNS): 15” Dongan Hills (SI): 14.5”

Exempt vehicles include:

* government and emergency response vehicles

* public transit, including MTA buses and Access-A-Ride

* vehicles delivering food, fuel and medical supplies

* utility vehicles performing emergency repairs

* transportation for essential workers traveling to workplaces, including health care facilities, pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, media outlets, hotels and laundromats

* transportation to hospitals and court facilities

* nonprofit and private organizations providing emergency relief

“Heavy, wet snow is no joke!” National Weather Service officials say. “Shoveling can strain your back, and even your heart. Dress in layers and cover exposed skin Stay hydrated. Lift small amounts at a time. Take frequent breaks. If you feel chest pain, dizziness, or exhaustion — stop immediately! #ShovelSmart” 

Meanwhile, NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) officials said Monday, “The Mamdani administration today announced that Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Sunday, March 1, 2026, to facilitate snow operations. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city.”

Animal rights groups are encouraging residents to offer protection and food to street animals amid the snowstorm. Also, pets’ paws should be rinsed after walking them to prevent salt from causing them pain.

SNOW CONTINUES TO fall on Sunday night, Feb. 22, 2026 on Sedgwick Avenue close to Fort Independence Playground in the Van Cortlandt Village section of The Bronx. Video by Síle Moloney

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