Information about weekend street closures, including streets closed to facilitate crane operations, is available on the DOT website. Please click here.
Tip of the week:
New IRS imposter scam targets college students and staff
If you’re a college student, faculty, or staff member, you’re going to want to pay attention to this one. IRS imposters are sending phishing emails to people with “.edu” email addresses, saying they have information about your “tax refund payment.” What do they really want? Your personal information. For more … <Read More>
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended February 18-20
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended February 18-20
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended Thursday, February 18-February 20 for snow operations.
All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Click here to download the NYCASP calendar.
SUBWAY / BUS SAFETY TIPS from the NYPD
Green Light: If you are taking the subway, use only entrances marked by a green indicator, where there is a clerk present 24 hours a day.
Waiting: During off-peak hours, wait for trains in the “Waiting Areas” specifically designated by the MTA (or) in view of the station booth clerk.… <Read More>
Social media is no place for COVID-19 vaccination cards
Some of you are celebrating your second COVID-19 vaccination with the giddy enthusiasm that’s usually reserved for weddings, new babies, and other life events. You’re posting a photo of your vaccination card on social media. Please — don’t do that! You could be inviting identity theft. Read more click here… <Read More>
Not love, actually
Valentine’s Day is this weekend, so over the next three days, we’re talking about romance scams. Lots of people have profiles on dating apps to meet someone — maybe even more so in these virtual times. And many people have built successful relationships from an online start. But what if, … <Read More>
Avoid scammers offering to pay your rent
If you’re facing eviction for any reason, there are organizations out there who can help you. But there are also fake “organizations” and “charities” who can hurt you. Read more click here.
Identity Theft Awareness Week starts today
In 2020, the FTC got about 1.4 million reports of identity theft, double the number from 2019. Repeatedly, identity thieves targeted government funds earmarked to help people hard hit financially by the pandemic. Join us for Identity Theft Awareness Week, February 1-5. Learn about protecting yourself from identity theft, and … <Read More>