New Yorkers and City agencies prepare for nor’easter<\/p>\n
Sept. 25, 10 p.m.<\/p>\n
All NYC public beaches closed through Sunday due to nor’easter<\/p>\n
Sept. 25, 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
All New York City beaches are closed through the weekend due to the incoming nor’easter.<\/p>\n
City leaders say there could be very strong rip currents, so no swimming is allowed.<\/p>\n
They say no lifeguards will be on duty.<\/p>\n
Officials say to be aware that there could be erosion that pushes the water far up the shore.<\/p>\n
The beaches are expected to reopen on Monday once the storm passes.<\/p>\n
WEEKEND NOR’EASTER: What to Know About the Storm | NY, NJ & CT Forecast<\/p>\n
Sept. 25, 5:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
Borough President Vanessa Gibson urges residents to take precautions<\/p>\n
Sept. 25, 4:15 p.m.<\/p>\n
News 12 spoke with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson about potential flooding concerns from this weekend’s nor’easter storm.<\/p>\n
Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency for Long Island, New York City and Westchester <\/p>\n
Sept. 25, 2:49 p.m.<\/p>\n
Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for Long Island, New York City and Westchester ahead of this weekend’s nor’easter.<\/p>\n
“Take this storm seriously. Stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and text 333-111 for real-time updates,” Hochul says.<\/p>\n
She says to expect dangerous coastal flooding, strong winds and potential power outages through the weekend.<\/p>\n
MTA prepares to maintain safe, reliable service ahead of nor\u2019easter<\/p>\n
Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n
New York City travel systems will focus on maintaining safety and reliability throughout the nor\u2019easter this weekend.<\/p>\n
MTA CEO Janno Lieber says all agencies will have teams evaluate weather issues in real-time.<\/p>\n