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.
Author: Sean Frett
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
NEWARK, New Jersey —
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>
Possible New Jersey Transit Rail Stoppage
There is a possibility of an NJ TRANSIT rail stoppage resulting from a rail union job action beginning March 13. This would result in a complete suspension of rail service. Please visit njtransit.com/railstoppage for more information.
Potential NJ Transit Labor Action
As many of you are aware, there has been much discussion regarding a potential labor action impacting NJ Transit rail service. Any labor action is anticipated to occur after 12:01AM, March 13, 2016. NJ Transit has conducted a press conference on 03/03/16 to address some of the plans that they … <Read More>