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03/19/2026

02/21/2026

Emergency Snow Shovelers

https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/civilians/emergency-snow-shovelers.page

NYC Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Sunday, February 22 at 6am.

Forecasts are showing of 13-17" of snow in much of the City, and we are ready for it.

Snow Ops: Salt spreaders are filled & ready. Trucks are plowed up & chained. Emergency Snow Shovelers have already been called in.

Collection: Will be delayed during snow operations. If you have Monday recycling, please HOLD your material if you can. Once collection resumes, we will prioritize trash and compost. Stay tuned for further updates. (*if you receive alleyway collection only: alley service is suspended this week; your material should be placed curbside)

Emergency Snow Shovelers: “Walk-in” registration is open Sunday, 8am-1pm, at any Sanitation garage. Please bring ID/photos. Pay $19+/hour. Full info: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/civilians/emergency-snow-shovelers.page

Property owners: You must clear your sidewalks/areas. Clear at least a four-foot path, and if your property's sidewalk includes an unsheltered bus stop or curb ramp, that area is included.

Please stay off the roads if you can.

More info: https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/news/26-012/dsny-issues-snow-alert-sunday-february-22-2026-6-am #/0

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather, New York City Public Schools buildings are CLOSED on Monday, January 26.

School will be in session remotely only for students scheduled to attend school on this day.

For more information, visit schools.nyc.gov.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Monday, January 26.

Snow has started to accumulate and will continue through Monday afternoon on January 26.

EXCEPTION: due to the professional development day, students that attend high schools and schools that serve only grades 6-12 are not scheduled to attend school on January 26. School will not be in session remotely for those students.

ALERT: All other students – including students who are in grades 6-8 in K-8 or middle schools - are expected to participate in remote learning.

Children attending LYFE or a 3K or Pre-K program in an elementary school or Pre-K Center should participate in the remote learning experiences outlined by their program.

All after-school activities, Public Schools Athletic League (Public Schools Athletic League activities, adult education, and YABC programs are canceled on Monday, January 26.

Family Welcome Centers will be closed on Monday, January 26 and will operate virtually.

For safety reasons, yellow bus service for charter and non-public school students will not operate on Monday, January 26.

Safety is of the utmost importance. If you must travel, use extreme caution and allow for additional travel time.

For information about digital learning tools used by the New York City Public Schools, please visit schools.nyc.gov/digitallearning.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s school if you have questions or require IT help.

Before and during an emergency, the City will send emergency alerts and updates to New Yorkers through various channels, including
Notify NYC

Sign up for emergency notifications at NYC.gov/NotifyNYC or call 311.

03/20/2025

Interested in the future of the Interborough Express (IBX)? Join us at one of our upcoming Open Houses to learn what’s next for this transformative project that will connect communities in Brooklyn & Queens to 17 subway lines & LIRR.

UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES:
Thursday, March 27 from 6-8PM at Queens Public Library at Ridgewood in Ridgewood, Queens
Thursday, April 3 from 6-8PM at South Shore High School in Canarsie, Brooklyn
Tuesday, April 22 from 6-8PM at Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park, Brooklyn
Thursday, May 8 from 6-8PM at Renaissance Charter School in Jackson Heights, Queens

The Open Houses will feature a short presentation followed by an exhibition of informational posters explaining key elements of the project. MTA representatives will also be there to answer your questions!

Pre-registration is encouraged but not required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIhlKyVuOHpDhutyyM6xbGuqU4NDersC5GZ0B-Y9bkGovNow/viewform

Can't join an open house in person? Materials and a digital engagement tool are available here: https://www.mta.info/project/interborough-express