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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.

DOC Issues Advisory to Property Owners, Contractors & Crane Operators Ahead of Severe Weather This Weekend

By SÍLE MOLONEY
Officials from the National Weather Service (NWS) say the New York City area may experience a post-tropical depression with severe weather including heavy rain, flash flooding, and potential wind gusts of up to 45 mph, starting at noon on Saturday, Sept. 23, and continuing through noon on Monday, Sept. 25. Accordingly, NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is reminding all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners to secure their construction sites, buildings, and equipment.   Department officials said its team will be performing random spot-check inspections of construction sites around the city. If sites are not secured, they said they


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UPDATE NYC EMS & Department of Health Issue Advisory to New Yorkers on How to Beat the Heat

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Emergency Management Department (EMS) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH) are advising New Yorkers to take precautions to beat the heat following a heat advisory by the National Weather Service (NWS), from 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7. Hot and humid conditions are in the forecast from Tuesday to Thursday, with heat index values in the upper 90s across the City, according to NWS.