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EMS Advises New Yorkers to Prepare for Strong Winds, Heavy Rain & Potential Coastal Flooding

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Emergency Management Department (EMS) issued a travel advisory for Sunday, Dec. 10, and Monday, Dec. 11, adding that the National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a Flood Watch citywide from 4 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday, with 2 to 3 inches of rain expected. EMS officials said a High Wind Watch is also in effect for Brooklyn and Queens from 4 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Monday for sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph.

UPDATE Freeze Warning & Travel Advisory in Effect

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning on Monday afternoon, Nov. 20, which is in effect until Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 8 a.m. with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected in The Bronx, New Jersey, Hudson County, Manhattan, Staten Island and southern Nassau counties.

UPDATE Hochul, MTA Announce Restoration of Metro North Rail Service after Mudslide in Westchester County

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA announced on Sunday, Oct. 22, that the MTA Metro-North Railroad will operate on a near-normal weekday schedule on Monday, Oct. 23, following a mudslide that occurred in Scarborough on Saturday, as reported, which prevented trains from operating between Tarrytown and Croton-Harmon. To reduce the potential for congestion-related delays, the governor said the railroad is adjusting schedules and canceling four of the 158 trains the railroad operates on the line daily, and during peak hours, trains that operate in the reverse-peak direction will operate express between Tarrytown and Croton-Harmon.

Mosholu Fall Festival a Success Despite Rain

By MIRIAM QUIÑONES
The Annual Mosholu Fall Festival organized by Future of Mosholu Parkland (FOMP) was held on Saturday, Oct. 7, at P.S. 8’s Mosholu Playground in Bedford Park, and despite the rain, the vibe was positive and there were lots of happy faces seen underneath many hooded rain macs.

Hochul Updates New Yorkers as Significant Flooding Impacts Evening Commute in New York City

By SÍLE MOLONEY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged New Yorkers to exercise extreme caution if traveling on Friday evening, Sept. 29, as more rain falls in the New York City area. It follows six to seven inches of rainfall since Thursday night across the city, as reported, with parts of New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley remaining under a flash flood warning. The latter indicates an imminent threat of fast-moving water that can make travel dangerous and threaten life and safety.

Subway and Rail Service Changes for The Bronx to/from Manhattan September 29-October 2

By SÍLE MOLONEY
The MTA has advised of the following weekend service changes. However, a spokesperson also said on Friday, Sept. 29, that due to the adverse weather conditions, these changes may finally be subject to cancellation, and they recommend checking the MTA homepage before heading out to get the latest information, or to sign up for real-time alerts to get notified about service changes as they happen.

UPDATE Governor Declares State of Emergency Amid Flash Flood Warning, Travel Advisory in Effect Through Sept. 30

By SÍLE MOLONEY & DAVID GREENE
The New York City Emergency Management Department (EMS) has issued a travel advisory for Friday, Sept. 29 through Saturday morning, Sept. 30. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for New York City beginning at 2 a.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday. According to the latest NWS forecast, heavy rain is expected to continue citywide through Saturday night.