I wonder what the girls are going to do in this ridiculous cold to earn the money to buy their drugs? Last time (a long time ago) I was in the area during cold weather I didn't see any of them wearing Patagonia down parkas.
Hempstead and Coram anytime of year have them out.
-Daytime in winter is best when sun is out, you will find them hanging around whatever bodega or smoke shop is shady & allows them to hang inside it for warmth. You will always finding them lurking here, this is where they go for food/cigs/booze/prepaid phones etc.
Fast food places are also big in winter with them.
-We have pretty insane weather in NY last few years. One day its 60 and two days later its 8 degrees with 55MPH wind. Want to hit the street for pickings? Go out on the nice day, they are all over. Also if snow is coming go out the day before or after as they will be out looking to make quick cash. Same goes for heavy rain. Directly before or after they are out.
-On the 1st of the month they all get their government benefits reupped. Which all have been expanded and they get more money than in the past. The first week of the month usually sucks for street mongering. You will find by the last week of the month before they get the government dollars they have run out of funds and strapped for cash.
-Holiday time: I seem to always get at least one every year that isn’t a SW but is hitting the scene to make money for xmas gifts and split. Only pro mongers can spot them out but they are also out there.
As someone else stated this time of year is great for them to warm up in your car. Usually no rushing and if you offer them a hot coffee or something as well it really goes a long way.
You will also find in winters they dont stay out as long. So jump on the chance to pick a good one up if you see it and dont drive around a lot.