Notification issued 5/4/2016 at 3:00 PM. To provide aerial TV coverage of the America’s Cup sailing event, helicopter flyovers will be conducted from May 5th through May 8th over the Hudson River in lower Manhattan. Aerial work will be conducted throughout the day for this event. For more information on … <Read More>
Author: Sean Frett
Notify NYC – Road Closure – Planned
Due to the United Nations Climate Change Summit, there will be numerous rolling street closures in midtown Manhattan 4/21, from approximately 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Friday, 4/22, from approximately 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please allow for additional travel time and consider alternate routes.
NYC – Fireworks
There will be a fireworks display in the area of Battery Park in Manhattan tonight, 4/18, at approximately 9:15 PM. Issued by Notify NYC.
NYC Fake Taxi
The Taxi and Limousine Commission is keeping an eye out for vehicles roaming the streets of New York City that look like taxis but are actually fake cabs. The drivers of those phony cabs have not been vetted by the TLC; the vehicles do not have the proper insurance and … <Read More>
Terrorist Attacks
On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 three bombs were exploded in Brussels, Belgium. Over 30 people were killed and more than 200 were injured. The terrorist group known as ISIS claimed responsibility for these terrorist acts.
The NYPD remains firm in its committment to protect all the citizens of this great … <Read More>
Weekend Bridge and Street Closures – March 19-20
Brooklyn Bridge Saturday lane closures:
- Brooklyn-bound: One of three lanes will be closed from 2 am to 2 pm, and two of three lanes will be closed from 3 am to 7 am.
- Manhattan-bound: One of three lanes will be closed from 1 am to 7 am, and two of
Intermittent Wind Gusts
Notification issued 3/17/16 at 6:25 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>
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Street Closures – Thursday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Street Closures – Thursday, March 17 The following streets in Manhattan may be closed on Thursday between 11 am and 5 pm at NYPD’s discretion:
- 5th Avenue between 86th Street and 42nd Street
- Madison Avenue between 78th Street and 86th Street
- Madison Avenue between
NJ Transit and rail workers’ unions reach tentative deal to avert strike
New Jersey Transit and its rail workers reached a tentative deal Friday to avert a strike that would have thrown Monday’s commute into New York into chaos.
The settlement with railroad workers who had threatened to walk off the job ends a dispute that has been … <Read More>
Weekend Bridge and Street Closures – March 12-13
Brooklyn Bridge Saturday lane closures: * Brooklyn-bound: One of three lanes will be closed from 2 am to 2 pm, and two of three lanes will be closed from 3 am to 7 am. * Manhattan-bound: One of three lanes will be closed from 1 am to 7 am, and … <Read More>