Detailed information on weekend street closures will be available on the DOT web site at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/wkndtraf.shtml.
Police issue warning after reports of clowns on Long Island
SUFFOLK COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) —
Police on Long Island issued warnings Friday after reports of clown sightings popped up this week. The reports even caused one school to take extra security measures Friday.
Suffolk County police said they received two calls about clowns Wednesday evening.
The first caller said … <Read More>
Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Planned for September 28
Notification issued 9/28/16 at 10:00 AM. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Weather Service, with the participation of state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency managers, radio, broadcast TV, cable, and satellite stations, will conduct a … <Read More>
NYPD Presidential Debate Fact Check
During the presidential debate that took place last night, the NYPD was a topic of debate. Not all the information was accurate. Here’s the truth: Stop, Question, and Frisk is NOT unconstitutional. A federal judge in New York did order remedies to ensure the NYPD applies the lawful policing tool … <Read More>
Mass Mail Scam: Recognize the Signs of Fraud
You, or someone you know, may have fallen victim to a mass mailing fraud campaign that is targeting individuals all over the world. U.S. consumers have lost millions of dollars in recent years and the elderly are targeted most.
Be Alert
You may receive a stream of letters in your … <Read More>
Weekend Bridge and Street Closures – September 24-25
Detailed information on weekend street closures will be available on the DOT web site at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/wkndtraf.shtml
See something, say something!
Report any Suspicious Activity to the New York City Police Department by dialing 911. Also, call (1-888-NYC-SAFE) Stay alert and be safe.
US Government issues formal Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall
NEW YORK (WABC) —
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Samsung is recalling Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones due to serious fire and burn hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using and power down the recalled phones, the government said.
The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones can overheat and
… <Read More> Street Closures for UN General Assembly – September 13-26
Streets in the following area of Manhattan will be subject to closure as determined by the Police Department during the UN General Assembly session between Tuesday, September 13 and Monday, September 26.
The affected locations are:
* FDR Drive between Whitehall Street and Willis Avenue Bridge/RFK Bridge
* Area bounded … <Read More>