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>
Author: Sean Frett
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>
“New account fraud” one of the fastest growing types of identity theft
It’s one of the fastest growing types of identity theft — and if you don’t know where to look, you won’t see it until after it has taken a big toll on your credit score. It’s called “new account fraud.” A bad guy gets your personal information, such as your … <Read More>
Weekend Bridge and Street Closures – February 27-28
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>
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Notification issued 2/24/16 at 7:58 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for NYC until 2:00 AM on 2/25. Strong winds and heavy rain are possible.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to occur in and close to the watch area. … <Read More>
NYS New App to Combat Terrorism- See Something Send Something
In the wake of attacks in Paris, New York is taking its fight with terrorism to a new level. The governor has rolled out a tip line-inspired app called “See something, send something,” urging people to send photos of suspicious objects as they notice them.
“See something, send something” is … <Read More>
Extreme Cold Weather
Temperatures continue to drop to dangerously cold levels with life-threatening wind chills through the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 4:00 PM Saturday through noon on Sunday for expected wind chills as low as 20 to 25 degrees below zero. New Yorkers … <Read More>
NYPD Snowstorm Tips and Awareness
Due to the anticipated arrival of winter storm Jonas this Saturday, the New York City area needs to stay informed and be ready for possible high winds, snow accumulations, and whiteout conditions as well as the potential for power outages, high tides, and other problems caused by these types of … <Read More>