As New York City prepares for its most biting winter storm in eight years, staying informed is key. Heavy snowfall, strong winds, and record-low temperatures are expected to wreak havoc across the region, disrupting everything from public transit to schools.
Residents are urged to stay glued to their radios, tuning into WNYC 93.9 FM and AM 820 for regular updates, or check Gothamist's website for the latest developments. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service will be monitoring current conditions and hazard alerts in both New York and New Jersey.
Meanwhile, city officials are urging property owners to clear their sidewalks promptly, lest they face fines – with emergency snow shovelers on hire to address the issue. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has warned that temperatures will drop so low for at least a week, bringing widespread disruptions.
The Department of Sanitation is also keeping residents in the loop, posting updates about salt spreading, service changes, and operations updates on its website. Property owners are advised to clear their sidewalks; failure to do so may result in fines. Additionally, Mayor Mamdani's social media accounts will be posting regular updates, as well as Gov. Kathy Hochul's.
Transit services will also be disrupted, with alerts issued by the MTA, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit, and Amtrak. Meanwhile, traffic maps will be available at 511NY.org and 511NJ.org for road conditions.
Flight delays and cancellations are to be expected, so it's essential to check with your airline and sign up for travel alerts. And if you're due to fly, make sure to stay informed about potential disruptions.
Additionally, power companies throughout the region will be maintaining power maps, with updates available from Con Edison in NYC, PSEG on Long Island, Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. in the Mid-Hudson Valley, and Orange and Rockland Utilities.
If you're set to get out of your home, take precautions – cold snaps can be hazardous. Check for flooding hazards when snow melts, as waters may swell. You can also rely on warming centers, such as NYC homeless drop-in centers or NJ warming centers.
For general city information, residents are advised to call 311 to report issues and get directed to the right place.
Residents are urged to stay glued to their radios, tuning into WNYC 93.9 FM and AM 820 for regular updates, or check Gothamist's website for the latest developments. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service will be monitoring current conditions and hazard alerts in both New York and New Jersey.
Meanwhile, city officials are urging property owners to clear their sidewalks promptly, lest they face fines – with emergency snow shovelers on hire to address the issue. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has warned that temperatures will drop so low for at least a week, bringing widespread disruptions.
The Department of Sanitation is also keeping residents in the loop, posting updates about salt spreading, service changes, and operations updates on its website. Property owners are advised to clear their sidewalks; failure to do so may result in fines. Additionally, Mayor Mamdani's social media accounts will be posting regular updates, as well as Gov. Kathy Hochul's.
Transit services will also be disrupted, with alerts issued by the MTA, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit, and Amtrak. Meanwhile, traffic maps will be available at 511NY.org and 511NJ.org for road conditions.
Flight delays and cancellations are to be expected, so it's essential to check with your airline and sign up for travel alerts. And if you're due to fly, make sure to stay informed about potential disruptions.
Additionally, power companies throughout the region will be maintaining power maps, with updates available from Con Edison in NYC, PSEG on Long Island, Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp. in the Mid-Hudson Valley, and Orange and Rockland Utilities.
If you're set to get out of your home, take precautions – cold snaps can be hazardous. Check for flooding hazards when snow melts, as waters may swell. You can also rely on warming centers, such as NYC homeless drop-in centers or NJ warming centers.
For general city information, residents are advised to call 311 to report issues and get directed to the right place.
this storm is gonna be a doozy, but you know what's even crazier? how quickly we're all getting anxious about it 
i mean don't get me wrong, safety first and all that jazz, but let's take a deep breath for a sec and remember that we've been through plenty of harsh winters before 
our city's got some amazing resources in place to keep us safe and informed, from the weather service to the department of sanitation - they're all on it! 
so yeah, bundle up, stay warm, and let's ride this one out together 
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this is so stressful... like, i have family coming into town from out of state and now they're gonna be stuck in the snow? 
what if their flights get cancelled? or worse, they can't even make it here because of the roads? 
i feel for all those people who are gonna be affected by this... poor guys... 
just hope everyone stays safe and warm over there 
. I'm worried about all those poor commuters trying to navigate through the city with these crazy temps. And can you believe they're fining people for not clearing their sidewalks? That's just harsh 
. On the bright side, at least we have some awesome resources like WNYC and Gothamist keeping us informed 
. I'm just gonna hunker down with a warm cuppa and hope everything gets back to normal soon 
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. And please, for goodness sake, be careful out there if you gotta venture out – these temps are no joke 
my mom always says that you gotta be prepared, so stock up on food and water and make sure your pipes aren't gonna burst... i mean, who knows what kinda damage these strong winds can do? 
anyway, city officials should really get their act together with the snow removal – all this talk about fines is just stressin' people out, you feel? 
. Have you checked if your cable or internet will be working during this time? I read that power companies are gonna have to work overtime...
City should've done more prep work btw...
. It's like they expect us to actually listen to the radio instead of checking their website in real time? And what's with all these multiple sources for info - can't they just have one central hub or something? The social media updates from Mayor Mamdani and Gov Hochul are kinda cool, but I still feel like I'm missing half the story