February is designated as American Heart Month as a way to raise awareness about heart disease. Prevention starts with learning your family’s health history, making healthy food choices and adding physical activity to your daily routine. Learn more ways you can reduce your risk of heart disease.
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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.
Did you know that: your credit card information and — worse! — your debit card account details can be accidentally compromised by your own hand?
The second you unwittingly put your card into a machine with a skimmer attached, you’ve opened up your wallet to the dark side.… <Read More>
If you’re planning to cook or serve food this Sunday for your Super Bowl guests, make sure you follow these four food safety tips to prevent illness:
Notification issued 1/26/17 at 5:39 PM. New York City is experiencing intermittent wind gusts in excess of 40 MPH. During periods of high winds, residents should use caution when walking or driving high profile vehicles. Winds at these speeds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, and cause … <Read More>
Notification issued 1/12/17 at 7:00 PM. On Friday, 1/13, the New York Police Department Aviation Unit will conduct a multi-agency formation flight over St. Patrick’s Cathedral between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The flight is in commemoration of the passing of Detective Steven McDonald. There will be approximately 10-15 aircraft … <Read More>
Buying Electronics this Holiday Season?
If you’re shopping for electronics as gifts for the holidays, don’t just consider the sticker price. By choosing products that are rated as energy efficient, you will save energy and money over the lifetime of the product, and you will be doing something good for … <Read More>
AARP New York and the Fraud Watch Network teamed up with the NYPD to bring you this important tip about a widespread phone scam targeting New Yorkers. Click here to watch video.
KEEPING YOU INFORMED!
As many of you may already know, there were events earlier today resulting in fatalities and injuries in: 1) Ankara, Turkey, 2) Zurich, Switzerland and 3) Berlin, Germany. We continue to monitor these events for any potential impact they may have for New York City. Help keep … <Read More>
Keep an Emergency Kit in Your Car for Severe Winter Weather
Extreme cold or snowstorms can be dangerous, especially if you are stranded. If you live in an area that is prone to severe winter weather, plan ahead and keep an emergency kit in your car.
The National Weather Service … <Read More>