Traffic Safety

Bridge, Street Closures & General Transportation Updates for The Bronx from July 29 to August 31

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the NYPD have advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from July 29  to Aug. 31.   Sunday, July 31, 2022, in light of “La Gran Parada Dominicana del Bronx,” at the discretion of the NYPD some streets may be closed. Formation will take place on the Grand Concourse between 181st Street and 176th Street. The route will be along the Grand Concourse between 176th Street and 167th Street. Dispersal will take place on the Grand Concourse between 167th Street and 165th Street.   McClellan Street between


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UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm Warning & Flood Advisory for Monday, July 25, until 8 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 25 until 1.15 p.m. for The Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens in New York, and for Essex, Southern Bergen, Northern Union, Eastern Passaic, and Hudson Counties in New Jersey. It has also issued a flood advisory which is in effect until 8 p.m.   NWS officials said at 12.25 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over East Hanover, or near Caldwell, moving east at 35 mph. There is an expected hazard of 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail of 0.75 inches, according to the NWS radar.


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UPDATE Bridge, Street Closures & General Transportation Updates for The Bronx from July 22 to August 31

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the NYPD have advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from July 22  to Aug. 31.   McClellan Street between Gerard Avenue and River Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 31, for crane operation, concrete pump, telehandler and Knuckle boom.   East 149th Street (Service Road) between Exterior Street and Dead End: This street will be fully closed 24/7 through Aug. 16, for access and use.   Grand Concourse (Service Road) between Major Deegan Expressway Northbound


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UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm Warning for Thursday, July 21 until 8 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 21 until 8 p.m. for The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan Southeastern Bergen and Southern Westchester and a severe flash flood warning until 6 p.m.   NWS said a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. on July 21 for The Bronx, Manhattan and Southeastern Bergen and Westchester Counties.   At 12.52 p.m., the thunderstorm was located over Rutherford, and was moving east at 15 mph. A hazard of 60 mph wind gusts and one inch size hail is possible according to indicators from an NWS radar.  


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UPDATE NWS Issues Thunderstorm & Flood Warning for Monday, July 18 until 6 p.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for July 18 until 3.30 p.m. for The Bronx, Queens, Manhattan Southeastern Bergen and Southern Westchester and a severe flash flood warning until 6 p.m.   The thunderstorm was located over Riverdale / Norwood in The Bronx around 3.05 p.m. and moved east at 30 mph. Gust winds of up to 60 mph and hail of 0.75 inches may cause a hazard, according to a NWS radar.   INWS officials said residents should expect damage to trees and power lines.   The storm was expected to be near Flushing by


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UPDATE Neighborhood Notes: Monkeypox Vax Updates, Free Yankees Tickets, August Primaries & More!

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Beat the Heat  Amid the current heatwave, which has now been extended to July 24 at 8 p.m., for tips on how to beat the heat, click here. For more information on public pools, click here. It’s going to be a hot week in NYC. Take steps to stay safe & #beattheheat: ✅Keep cool and hydrated.✅Find your nearest cooling center: call @nyc311 or visit https://t.co/9PRlDTeUgY ✅Be a buddy and check on your neighbors.✅Stay informed and sign up for @NotifyNYC alerts. pic.twitter.com/9MUQVnU3m9 — NYC Emergency Management Commissioner (@NYCEMCommish) July 19, 2022 Con Edison Discounts  According to Bronx Community Board 7, this summer,


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UPDATE Bridge, Street Closures & General Transportation Updates for The Bronx from July 15 to August 31

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the NYPD have advised of the following street and bridge closures in The Bronx and Manhattan from July 15  to Aug. 31.   McClellan Street between Gerard Avenue and River Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through July 31, for crane operation, concrete pump, telehandler and Knuckle boom.   East 149th Street (Service Road) between Exterior Street and Dead End: This street will be fully closed 24/7 through Aug. 16, for access and use.   Grand Concourse (Service Road) between Major Deegan Expressway Northbound


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Woodlawn Heights: Man Suffers Severe Head Trauma Injury following Road Accident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A man has been hospitalized with severe head trauma following a road accident in Woodlawn Heights.   On Sunday, July 3, at approximately 1.08 p.m., police responded to a road accident in the vicinity of East 233rd Street and Webster Avenue, located in the 47th Precinct.   Police officials said, “A preliminary investigation determined that a 51-year-old male operating a 2012 Honda Civic was travelling westbound on East 233 Street, approaching the intersection of Webster Avenue, when he suffered an unknown medical episode causing him to lose control of his vehicle.”   The officials added, “The vehicle crossed over the


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West Farms: Woman Dies following Hit & Run Incident

By SÍLE MOLONEY
A woman estimated to be in her thirties has died following a hit and run incident in West Farms.   NYPD officials said that on Friday, July 1, at around 10.18 p.m., police officers responded to a 911 call regarding a pedestrian who had been hit by a vehicle in front of 1922 West Farms Road, located in the 48th Precinct.   “Upon arrival, officers discovered a unidentified female victim in her approximate 30s, unconscious and unresponsive, lying in the roadway with severe body trauma,” a police spokesperson said. “EMS responded to the location and transported the victim to Saint


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