News NYC weather: Here’s what people are saying about the winter storm By Nicole Brown Posted on January 22, 2016 Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! “I’ve got my big coat and I’ve got some boots,” he said. “Other than that, I’m just gonna stay in, watch the telly. If it’s really bad, I’ll just stay in for the weekend.” ” data-id=”111353963″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/16315_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.11353963″/> Photo Credit: Nicole Brown “I think it will be canceled,” she said. “I’m staying with my brother. We’re planning to go sledding tomorrow and hang out with cousins, so I’m not too worried about it.” ” data-id=”111354040″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/16318_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.11354040″/> Photo Credit: Nicole Brown “I haven’t even prepared for anything as of yet,” he said. “I have to be doing things this weekend, and they are going to keep continuing. I think that’s the way all New Yorkers are.” ” data-id=”111354021″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/16321_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.11354021″/> Photo Credit: Nicole Brown “The only thing I’m worried about is how bad it’s going to be for the weekend and if it’s gonna be just as bad next week,” she said. “If it is, I would hope my college will close.”” data-id=”111354033″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/9040_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.11354033″/> Photo Credit: Nicole Brown “I don’t think it’s going to be as bad as they say because it never is,” she said. “I’m actually going to visit my friend out in Howard Beach and we plan on just ordering Chinese food.” “I’m going to buy some apples to roast tonight, and that’s it,” she added. ” data-id=”111353956″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/9041_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.11353956″/> Photo Credit: Nicole Brown “I have an apartment here and it’s well stocked with food, and the condominium seems to be well equipped,” he said. “As a visitor it’s almost exciting. It’s a novelty.” ” data-id=”111354010″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/16324_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.11354010″/> Photo Credit: Nicole Brown “Down south, my sister-in-law sent me a picture — all they got was a sheet, I call it a sprinkle, and they’re already closing school,” she said. “In New York, you better have snow up to your neck, then they’re closing schools.” ” data-id=”111353980″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/16327_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.11353980″/> Photo Credit: Nicole Brown “I just bought some big, ugly snow boots,” she said. “I’m not used to this.” ” data-id=”111354018″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/9042_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.11354018″/> Photo Credit: Nicole Brown New Yorkers and visitors don’t seem to be too concerned about the forecast for this weekend. Here are what some of them are saying about how they are (or aren’t) preparing for the possible blizzard heading toward NYC.
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