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Food delivery in NJ blizzard? What’s open for groceries, restaurants?
Buried cars, empty roads as Blizzard of 2026 rolls over NJ
The snow just kept falling on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026 as a major snowstorm covered New Jersey.
A snowstorm starting Feb. 22 brought a massive amount of snow across New Jersey, causing the state to issue a travel ban through noon on Feb. 23.
The overnight blizzard dropped over a foot of snow in many areas across North Jersey; as such, many businesses including restaurants and grocery stores are closed for at least the morning. Here’s to hoping you stocked up on food before the deluge.
If you’re looking to get food delivered from your local restaurant on your neighborhood Starbucks, or if you need a few pantry items from ShopRite, you may have to be patient. Here are the food establishments closed in North Jersey in the wake of the February snowstorm.
Can I get food delivered during blizzard? Grubhub, DoorDash and more.
DoorDash is suspending delivery service throughout most of New Jersey until at least noon on Feb. 23. Grubhub, too, is expected to be limited until at least midday; both services shut down service late on Feb. 22.
As of 10 a.m. on Feb. 23, delivery is unavailable for many restaurants on the Uber Eats roster, though you can place orders for pickup if you’re able to make the trek.
Instacart is accepting orders at several grocery stores but you may nto get your food until later in the day; many stores, like ShopRite, Acme and Walmart can’t promise delivery until after 10 p.m. tonight.
Are grocery stores open in North Jersey during blizzard?
Some ShopRite locations are open today, Feb. 23, but their status may change throughout the day. Check with your local branch before heading out.
Costco locations from Morris to Bergen counties are currently closed (as of 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 23) due to the snow, so call back and check if you need to make a run. Stew Leonard’s in Paramus and Clifton are closed until Tuesday, Feb. 24.
For Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s and other grocery retailers, call your local branch and check as hours may change.
Are local restaurants open during North Jersey snowstorm?
Many of your favorite local restaurants, like Franklin Social in Jersey City, are closed for the day on Monday, Feb. 23. Call your neighborhood eatery to see if they’re open before visiting.
Are fast food and chain restaurants open in North Jersey during blizzard?
Many Starbucks and Dunkin’ are currently closed due to the storm. Meanwhile, Chick-Fil-A, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Taco Bell and other popular fast food spots are open in some parts, closed in others; that is, it varies by location so check with your local spot before heading out.
Matt Cortina is a food reporter with NorthJersey.com/The Record. Reach him at mcortina@gannett.com.
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In New Jersey, Mercer County officials have enacted new policies limiting the ability of federal immigration agents to access and use county property to conduct immigration enforcement operations.
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson issued an executive order and the Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution Friday that bans U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol from using any nonpublic area on county property to enforce immigration law, unless they have obtained a judicial warrant or judicial order.
“From Minneapolis to Delaney Hall, ICE has repeatedly shown a total disregard for the law and for the constitutional rights of citizens and non-citizens alike,” Benson said in a statement. “We respect the Federal Government’s authority to enforce immigration law, but we will not allow them to use County properties to harass our families.”
“With this resolution, we’re sending a clear message that everyone in our community can safely interact with County government, and access County services, without fear,” said Board of Commissioners Chair Terrance Stokes in a statement. “ICE’s actions threaten the fabric of our community, and we will take whatever steps we can, within the bounds of the law, to protect our residents.”
New Jersey and New York City commuters are facing extensive delays in and out of New York Penn Station Friday, with intensifying ripple effects, after an Amtrak work train car on one of the hub’s tracks caught fire.
The FDNY says it was called to the Midtown scene on 31st Street, between Seventh and Eighth avenues, around 1:30 a.m. Nearly 100 personnel responded. Five civilians were evaluated at the scene by EMS, officials say.
It’s not clear what sparked the fire involving Amtrak’s contractor maintenance vehicles in one of the Hudson River Tunnels. It was knocked down well before 6 a.m., but service on New Jersey Transit, Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road and more was expected to see heavy impacts well into the morning rush, with Hudson River trains operating at reduced capacity. Amtrak said it didn’t expect to lift its suspension until at least noon.
Travel Advisory: Due to unforeseen track and signal maintenance resulting from a now extinguished fire in the New York area, all services traveling south of New York (NYP) are temporarily suspended. This suspension is anticipated to be in place until noon at a minimum. Services…
— Amtrak Northeast (@AmtrakNECAlerts) May 29, 2026
New Jersey Transit and LIRR also announced delays and cancellations. Cross-honoring and diversion programs were in effect as the situation developed. Complete LIRR service at NY Penn had resumed by around 7 a.m., Friday said, though equipment issues were causing cancellations. Get the latest transit information here.
Video from outside Penn Station showed smoke billowing in the pre-dawn hours, as emergency personnel stood by with stretchers awaiting any potential victims.
Amtrak is investigating the cause of the fire.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause,” the agency’s latest announcement said, pledging to provide updates as new information becomes available.
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