Report any Suspicious Activity to the New York City Police Department by dialing 911. Also, call (1-888-NYC-SAFE) Stay alert and be safe.
Author: Sean Frett
US Government issues formal Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall
NEW YORK (WABC) —
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Samsung is recalling Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones due to serious fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using and power down the recalled phones, the government said.
The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones can overheat and
… <Read More> Street Closures for UN General Assembly – September 13-26
Streets in the following area of Manhattan will be subject to closure as determined by the Police Department during the UN General Assembly session between Tuesday, September 13 and Monday, September 26.
The affected locations are:
* FDR Drive between Whitehall Street and Willis Avenue Bridge/RFK Bridge
* Area bounded … <Read More>
A Moment of Silence for the Fallen on September 11
Sunday is the 15th anniversary of 9/11, when more than 3,000 people were killed in terrorist attacks in the United States.
For many Americans, the tragic events of 9/11 instill a renewed sense of patriotism and an incentive to serve others. Here are some ways that you can reflect, serve, … <Read More>
Notify NYC – Planned Aircraft Flyover
Notification issued 9/9/16 at 12:00 PM. Five F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft will conduct a flyover tomorrow, September 10, starting at 3:00 PM. The aircraft will fly from Newark Airport along the Hudson River and continue northeast to then perform a flyover over the U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. For … <Read More>
Weekend Bridge and Street Closures – September 9-11
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.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 users told to power down due to fire hazard
NEW YORK — The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 — which Samsung recalled last week — to turn them off and leave them off due to a fire hazard. This consumer warning is based on recent reports involving lithium-ion batteries in certain … <Read More>
Learn About Concussions, Sepsis, and Mosquito Bites
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Weekend Bridge and Street Closures – August 26-28
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.
It Can Wait (Texting & Driving)
When you see the driver next to you looking at their phone, it’s no longer safe to assume they’re texting. New research1 from AT&T* shows nearly 4-in-10 smartphone users tap into social media while driving. Almost 3-in-10 surf the net. And surprisingly, 1-in-10 video chat.
7-in-10 people engage in … <Read More>