The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) has announced the recall of over 500,000 self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, due to overheating. This poses a risk of the products smoking, catching fire, and/or exploding.
Go to the CSPC’s website to check whether your scooter/hoverboard has been recalled. Companies … <Read More>
Notification issued 7/22/16 at 7:17 PM. Weather permitting, on Saturday, July 23, the Army Golden Knights will be parachuting over Yankee Stadium in The Bronx as part of Military Appreciation Day. Between 2:40 PM and 3:20 PM, a Fokker F27 aircraft will make four passes over the stadium, dropping jumpers … <Read More>
Notification issued on 7/22/16 at 7:05 PM. Due to continued high temperatures and heat indices, New York City cooling centers will remain open through Monday, 7/25. To find the nearest cooling center and hours of operation, call 311 or visit www.nyc.gov/beattheheat. For more info, visit http://on.nyc.gov/2aeR1qQ and for the … <Read More>
One lane on the ramps from 11th Street, 21st Street and Thomson Avenue to the Manhattan-bound Upper Roadway of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge will be closed Saturday from 12:01 am to 5 am for roadway repairs. One lane on each ramp will remain open to traffic at all times.… <Read More>
Four ways to increase your personal safety are:
Reduce or eliminate opportunities that may make you a target.
Increase awareness in places you’re most comfortable.
Trust your instincts regardless of feeling embarrassed.
Prepare your schedule daily with safety in mind.
PURSE/WALLET SAFETY
Carry purses, portfolios or briefcases in a manner … <Read More>
Notification issued 7/21/16 at 6:03 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory citywide for Friday, July 22 from 12:00 PM until Saturday, July 23 at 7:00 PM. These conditions are dangerous to health. Avoid strenuous activity. People without air conditioning, older adults, and people with chronic health … <Read More>
As the PokémonGo fever hits New York City, the NYPD wants to remind you and your kids of some simple safety tips. As you battle, train, and capture your Pokémon just remember you’re still in the real world too!
Around the country the PokémonGo craze has seen reports of … <Read More>
