NYCEM Emergency Notifications

24395

2023-03-22T15:31:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - BQE at Hamilton Ave (BK)

Notification issued 03-22-2023 at 3:31 PM. Due to a vehicle fire, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Brooklyn Queen Expressway at Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24394

2023-03-22T09:20:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - West Shore Expressway (SI)

Notification issued 03-22-2023 at 9:20 AM.  Following a prior closure, all lanes of the West Shore Expressway have reopened at Rossville Avenue in Staten Island. Expect residual delays.

24393

2023-03-22T09:00:00.000

Planned Events

NYPD Controlled Detonation - 3/22 (BX)

Notification issued 03-22-2023 at 8:30 AM. NYPD controlled detonation activity will occur near Rodmans Neck in The Bronx between approximately 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM on 3/22. The effects of this routine activity may be heard in nearby neighborhoods.

24392

2023-03-22T07:35:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - West Shore Expressway (SI)

Notification issued 03-22-2023 at 7:35 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all southbound lanes of the West Shore Expressway are closed at Rossville Avenue in Staten Island. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24380

2023-03-22T07:00:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Nina Kravets F/W/76 (BK)

Silver Alert issued 03-22-2023 at X:XX PM.  A Silver Alert has been issued for Nina Kravets, a 76-year-old white female from the area of West 12th Street and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The missing has Alzheimer's and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'0' tall, 150lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. Wearing a red knit hat, green jacket and black pants. Last Seen: West 12th Street and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn at approximately 12:00 PM on 03-21-2023. If you see the missing person, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here:

24390

2023-03-22T05:14:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

MTA Restoration - L Train (MN/BK)

Notification issued 3/22/2023 at 5:14 AM. Following a prior service disruption, L Train service has resumed in both directions between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Expect residual delays.

24391

2023-03-22T04:28:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - L Train (MN/BK)

Notification issued 3/22/2023 at 4:28 AM. Due to person struck by a train, L train service is suspended in both directions between Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

24389

2023-03-22T01:35:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - West 165th Street and Ogden Avenue (BX)

Notification issued 3/22/2023 at 1:XX AM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Ogden Avenue and West 165th Street in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains.

24388

2023-03-21T12:20:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Midtown (MN)

Notification issued 03-21-2023 at 12:20 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in Midtown, Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24387

2023-03-21T08:29:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BK)

Notification issued 03-21-2023 at 8:29 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24386

2023-03-21T07:18:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BK)

Notification issued 03-21-2023 at 7:18 AM.  Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway have reopened at Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. Expect residual delays.

24385

2023-03-21T05:56:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BK)

Notification issued 03-21-2023 at 5:56 AM. Due to an overturned vehicle, all westbound lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway are closed at Morgan Avenue in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24384

2023-03-20T21:40:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Cross Island Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 03-20-2023 at {Current Time}.  Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Cross Island Parkway have reopened at Linden Boulevard in Queens. Expect residual delays.

24383

2023-03-20T20:45:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Cross Island Pkwy (QN)

Notification issued 03-20-2023 at 8:45 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, all southbound lanes of the Cross Island Parkway are closed at Linden Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24382

2023-03-20T18:52:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Grand Central Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 03-20-2023 at 6:52 PM. Due to a vehicle fire, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Grand Central Parkway at 94th Street in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24381

2023-03-20T15:35:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - 171st Place (QN)

Notification issued 03-20-2023 at 3:35 PM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at 171st Place and 108th Avenue in Queens. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains.

24379

2023-03-20T14:25:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Franklin Ave (QN)

Notification issued 03-20-2023 at 2:25 PM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Franklin Avenue and Saull Street in Queens. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains.

24378

2023-03-20T12:41:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

PATH Train Restoration - HOB - 33rd St

Notification issued 03-20-2023 at 12:41 PM. Following a prior service disruption, PATH train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

24377

2023-03-20T11:45:00.000

Regional Mass Transit

PATH Train Suspension - HOB - 33rd Street

Notification issued 03-20-2023 at 11:45 AM. Due to a signal problem, Hoboken to 33 Street PATH Train service is suspended. Use alternate routes. For more information, visit www.panynj.gov/path

24376

2023-03-20T06:41:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Belt Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 03-20-2023 at {Current Time}.  Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Belt Parkway have reopened at 115th Street in Queens. Expect residual delays.

24375

2023-03-20T03:50:00.000

Transportation

Road Closure - Belt Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 03-20-2023 at 3:50 AM. Due to police activity, all eastbound lanes of the Belt Parkway are closed at 115th Street in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24374

2023-03-19T22:36:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Ramon Sanchez M/H/75

Silver Alert issued 03-19-2023 at 10:36 PM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Ramon Sanchez, a 75-year-old Hispanic male from the area of Seagirt Avenue and B 31 Street in Queens. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'5' tall, 150lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. Wearing a long sleeve brown shirt, blue jeans, and black sneakers. Last Seen: B 31 Street and Seagirt Avenue in Queens at approximately 2:30 PM on 03-18-2023. If you see the missing person, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/1ZlUYf1.

24365

2023-03-19T12:00:00.000

Planned Events

Media Production - 3/20 - Crescent Street (QN)

Notification issued 03-19-2023 at 12:00 PM.  A media production with simulated explosion and fireball effect is scheduled to take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on 3/20 in the area of Crescent Street and 44th Road in Queens. The stunt will occur two times. NYPD and FDNY will be on site.

24371

2023-03-19T10:45:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Eritha Lamousnery - F/B/75 (CW)

Silver Alert issued 3/19/2023 at 10:45 AM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Eritha Lamousnery, a 75-year-old black female from the area of Elgar Place and Einstein Loop East in The Bronx. Ms. Lamounsnery has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'4' tall, 155lbs, with black hair . She was last seen wearing a black plaid coat, brown blouse and blue pants. Last Seen: Vanderbilt Avenue and Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn at approximately 5:30 PM on 03-18-2023. If you see Ms. Lamousnery, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here:

24373

2023-03-19T04:13:00.000

Missing Person

NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Catherine Donlon (CW)

A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Catherine Donlon, a 57-year-old white female from Valley Stream, NY. She has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'7' tall, 130lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, gray pants and black shoes. Last Seen: on East Mineola Avenue in the village of Valley Stream, Nassau County. at approximately 8:00 AM on 03-18-2023. If you see Ms. Donlon, please call the Nassau County Police Department - 5th Precinct at (516) 573-7347 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2onWZCA

24372

2023-03-19T03:27:00.000

Weather

Intermittent Wind Gusts (CW)

Notification issued 3/19/2023 at 3:27 AM. New York City is experiencing intermittent wind gusts in excess of 40 MPH. Strong winds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, & cause power outages. Preparedness Actions: Before an Outage - Charge cell phones - Gather supplies - Turn refrigerator/freezers to a colder setting During an Outage - Stay clear of downed power lines - Turn off all appliances - Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage - Do not use generators indoors - If you have a disability/access needs, or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911.

24353

2023-03-18T15:18:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

24363

2023-03-18T15:00:00.000

Transportation

2023 NYRR United Airlines NYC Half Marathon - 3/19 (BK/MN)

Notification issued 3/18/2023 at 3:00 PM. In support of the 2023 NYRR United Airlines Half Marathon, the upper-level Manhattan Bridge, parts of the FDR Drive, and other intermittent street closures will be in effect throughout the day between Brooklyn and Manhattan starting at 12:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, 3/19. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/nychalf

24370

2023-03-17T14:59:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

24369

2023-03-17T10:05:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Vulnerable Adult - Deja Lewis (CW)

Alert issued 03-17-2023 at 10:05 AM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Deja Lewis, a 24-year-old black female from Oceanside, NY. The missing is believed to be endangered. Missing Description: 5'1' tall, 110 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Suspect Description: Majesty White, a 24-year-old black male, 5'9' tall and 150 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Last Seen: Mahland Place in Oceanside, NY at approximately 1 AM on 03-17-2023. Vehicle: Gray 2020 Nissan Rogue with NY license plate number ZJM-5285 If you see the missing person, do not approach, please call Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here:

24360

2023-03-17T09:00:00.000

Planned Events

Planned Flyover - 3/17 - VZ Bridge to Mario Cuomo Bridge (BK/MN/SI)

Notification issued 03-17-2023 at 9:00 AM. Two F-18 aircraft will be conducting a flyover from the Verrazzano Bridge to Mario Cuomo Bridge at 1:30 PM on 3/17. The aircraft will fly at approximately 2,500 feet.

24368

2023-03-16T20:58:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Brooklyn Bridge (BK/MN)

Notification issued 03-16-2023 at 8:58 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near the Brooklyn Bridge. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24367

2023-03-16T18:40:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

24315

2023-03-16T11:00:00.000

Transportation

St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023 - 3/17 (MN)

Notification issued 03-16-2022 at 11:00 AM. In support of the St. Patrick's Day Parade, 5th Avenue will be closed from East 44th Street to East 79th Street in Manhattan on 3/17. The closure will be in effect from 11 AM to 4:30 PM. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For a full list of street closures and other FAQs, please visit https://bit.ly/3IarxIh

24364

2023-03-16T07:10:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - SI Expressway

Notification issued 03-16-2023 at 7:10 AM. Due to a vehicle fire, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Staten Island Expressway at Forest Avenue in Staten Island. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24362

2023-03-15T15:09:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - FDR Drive at 10th Street (MN)

Notification issued 03-15-2023 at 3:09 PM Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive southbound traffic delays on the FDR Drive at 10th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24361

2023-03-15T14:13:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

24366

2023-03-15T13:47:00.000

Transportation

Vehicle Restrictions - Verrazzano Bridge

24359

2023-03-15T08:30:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Grand Central Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 03-15-2023 at 8:30 AM. Due to an overturned vehicle, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Grand Central Parkway at the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24358

2023-03-15T08:10:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

PATH Train Restoration - HOB-33 & JSQ-33 (MN)

Notification issued 03-15-2023 at 8:10 AM. Following a prior service disruption, PATH train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

24357

2023-03-15T07:52:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

MTA Restoration - L Train (BK)

Notification issued 03-15-2023 at 7:53 AM. Following a prior service disruption, L Train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

24354

2023-03-15T07:27:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - L Train (BK)

Notification issued 03-15-2023 at 7:26 AM. Due to a mechanical problem, L train service is suspended in both directions between Lorimer St and Myrtle-Wycoff Avs. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

24356

2023-03-15T05:52:00.000

Regional Mass Transit

PATH Train Suspension - JSQ-33 & HOB-33

Notification issued 03-15-2023 at 5:52 PM. Due to a track condition, Hoboken to 33 Street, Journal Square to 33 Street (via Hoboken) PATH Train service is suspended. Use alternate routes. NJIT rail and bus are cross honoring at HOB, NYPS, PABT, JSQ Bus #119, HOB Bus #126 For more information, visit www.panynj.gov/path

24355

2023-03-14T22:49:00.000

Weather

Intermittent Wind Gusts (CW)

Notification issued 3/14/2023 at 10:49 PM. New York City is experiencing intermittent wind gusts in excess of 40 MPH. Strong winds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, & cause power outages. Preparedness Actions: Before an Outage - Charge cell phones - Gather supplies - Turn refrigerator/freezers to a colder setting During an Outage - Stay clear of downed power lines - Turn off all appliances - Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage - Do not use generators indoors - If you have a disability/access needs, or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911. For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

24348

2023-03-14T17:00:00.000

Planned Events

Media Production - 3/15 - Reade Street (MN)

Notification issued 03-14-2023 at 5:00 PM. A media production with simulated gunfire and emergency vehicles is scheduled to take place from 11 AM to 2:30 PM on 3/15 in the area of Reade Street and Centre Street in Manhattan. NYPD will be on site.

24352

2023-03-14T17:00:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work - 3/15 - Whitehall Terrace (QN)

Notification issued 03-14-2023 at 6:00 PM.  National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on 3/15, which may result in an odor of natural gas near Whitehall Terrace between 212th Street and 215th Street in Queens. The work is scheduled to take place between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Please report natural gas emergencies to 9-1-1 if they occur.

24351

2023-03-14T16:00:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Ferry Suspension - NYC Ferry at Bay Ridge/Sunset Park (BK)

Notification issued 03-14-2023 at 4:00 PM. Due to high winds, NYC Ferry service on the following routes are suspended until further notice: Bay Ridge and Sunset Park/BAT landings. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit https://www.ferry.nyc/service-alerts/.

24350

2023-03-14T15:15:00.000

Weather

Special Weather Statement - Snow (BK,QN,MN,BX)

24349

2023-03-14T14:17:00.000

Transportation

Vehicle Restrictions - Verrazzano Narrows Bridge (Twitter Only)

24347

2023-03-14T14:02:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)