If you’re planning to cook or serve food this Sunday for your Super Bowl guests, make sure you follow these four food safety tips to prevent illness:

1. CLEAN: When preparing party food, wash hands and surfaces often.
2. SEPARATE: Use separate plates for raw and cooked food when grilling.
3. COOK: Cook

Notification issued 1/26/17 at 5:39 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>

Buying Electronics this Holiday Season?

If you’re shopping for electronics as gifts for the holidays, don’t just consider the sticker price. By choosing products that are rated as energy efficient, you will save energy and money over the lifetime of the product, and you will be doing something good for … <Read More>

AARP New York and the Fraud Watch Network teamed up with the NYPD to bring you this important tip about a widespread phone scam targeting New Yorkers. Click here to watch video.

Keep an Emergency Kit in Your Car for Severe Winter Weather

Extreme cold or snowstorms can be dangerous, especially if you are stranded. If you live in an area that is prone to severe winter weather, plan ahead and keep an emergency kit in your car.

The National Weather Service … <Read More>

Ready for Thanksgiving Dinner?

Turkey, veggies, stuffing and gravy—all essential to a perfect Thanksgiving. But a great meal goes beyond having all the right ingredients. Cooking safely and knowing when to throw out leftovers is a must for any dining occasion.

Test your food safety knowledge by taking our … <Read More>