NYC's Alternate Side Parking Returns After Winter Storm

Drivers must move cars as parking rules resume after nearly a month of suspension.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 1:15am

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The New York City Department of Transportation has announced that alternate side parking regulations will resume starting Thursday, February 19th, after being suspended for close to a month following a winter storm that brought snow and freezing rain to the tri-state area in late January. Parking meters will also remain in effect, and drivers must still observe all other posted parking restrictions and regulations.

Why it matters

Alternate side parking rules are an important part of New York City's street cleaning operations, and their suspension can create challenges for residents and businesses. The return to normal parking regulations signals that road conditions have improved enough to resume these essential services.

The details

The winter storm in late January affected nearly half of the United States, creating hazardous road conditions and impacting transportation, including public transit, in the New York City area. During the suspension of alternate side parking, drivers were still required to observe all other posted parking restrictions and regulations.

  • The alternate side parking regulations were suspended since a winter storm hit the tri-state area in late January 2026.
  • Alternate side parking will resume on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The players

New York City Department of Transportation

The government agency responsible for managing transportation infrastructure and services in New York City, including parking regulations.

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The takeaway

The return of alternate side parking in New York City signals that the city's streets have recovered from the winter storm and that regular street cleaning operations can resume, helping to maintain the cleanliness and functionality of the city's roadways.