Just thought I'd share this in case people are wondering what NY timeframes are like right now:
I filled out the VAF2 and submitted it via efasttrack on August 10th, paying online.
Sent my documen tation on August 26th, it arrived at the consulate Monday August 29th.
Tuesday the 30th they emailed me that it was being processed (at around 10 am)
and this morning (Wed 31st) at around 10 am they emailed to say it was approved!