The Citizen app notifies you when a crime or other major incident is reported to 911 near you. It allows for the live-streaming of incidents, giving you complete transparency of your neighborhood around you. In New York City alone, there are nearly 10,000 calls to 911 each and every day. … <Read More>
Author: Sean Frett
Learn the Facts on Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation
In 1954, the first successful kidney transplant was performed. A living donor gave a kidney to his identical twin. Do you have a story to share or questions about organ, eye, or tissue donation?
- Get the facts about how to register and give the gift of life.
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Strong Winds to Diminish this Evening (Citywide)
Summary – Strong Winds to Diminish this Evening.
WHAT:
- The strongest winds of the day will begin to subside around 6 PM.
- Current sustained winds are between 25-35 mph, with gusts of 35-45 mph.
- Isolated gusts of 45-50 mph are possible until around 6 PM.
- Tonight, winds continue to diminish,
Alert – PANYNJ Emergency
Notification issued 3/21/17 at 3:00 PM. The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey will conduct an emergency exercise at the World Trade Center (WTC) on Wednesday, 3/22, from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. There will be an increased presence of emergency personnel around the facility before and during … <Read More>
Weekend Bridge and Street Closures – March 18-19
Detailed information on weekend street closures will be available on the DOT web site at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/wkndtraf.shtml.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Street Closures – Friday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Street Closures – Friday, March 17
The following streets in Manhattan will be closed from 11 am to 5 pm:
* 5th Avenue between 42nd Street and 86th Street
* Vanderbilt Avenue between 43rd Street and 46th Street
* Madison Avenue between 63rd Street and 64th … <Read More>
Notify NYC – Mass Transit Restoration
Notification issued 3/14/17 at 5:05 PM. Following prior suspensions, MTA has announced the following mass transit restorations: – LIRR service continues to operate on a normal schedule with scattered delays – Staten Island Railway service has resumed as of 3:15PM this afternoon, 3/14 – MTA subway above-ground service will resume … <Read More>
Be Ready, Stay Safe During Storms
Be prepared for seasonal storms that can affect your area:
- Make sure your emergency kit is up to date and easy to access.
- If your heat goes out, keep the doors closed off to rooms you are not using and close your blinds or curtains to keep in some heat.
Notify NYC – Mass Transit Disruption
Notification issued 3/13/17 at 7:45 PM. Due to the impending winter storm, the following mass transit disruptions have been announced: • MTA subway express service will be suspended citywide after tonight’s evening rush hour. • MTA above-ground subway service will be suspended citywide beginning at 4:00 AM tomorrow, 3/14. For … <Read More>
Keeping You Informed!
In recent weeks, there has been a wave of threats against synagogues across the nation.
The NYPD is committed to protecting the religious community by safeguarding our houses of worship and religious centers.
Therefore, in light of the recent incidents, the NYPD is deploying additional resources to patrol the houses … <Read More>