severe weather

Nov
11
Will We Get Our First Snow Tomorrow?!

Will We Get Our First Snow Tomorrow?!

Snow in Brooklyn. Photo from Bklyner Archive.New York City — The Department of Sanitation has declared a snow alert [https:
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Jan
27
Mayor: All New York City Schools Will Be Open Wednesday

Mayor: All New York City Schools Will Be Open Wednesday

Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that schools will be open on Wednesday, January 28, and Regents exams will resume
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Oct
07

Two Years After Sandy, Do You Think You’re Safer?

Photo by Erica ShermanI’d wager a bet that I already know the answer many of our readers will give
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Jul
03

Check Out This Time Lapse Video Of Yesterday’s Storm Clouds Rolling Over Sheepshead Bay

We had quite the dramatic storm yesterday, chock full of sudden downpours, dramatic clouds and a hell of a thunder
May
22

Feds To Launch Storm-Surge Warning Maps To Remind You How Screwed You Are

ClimateCentral.org built this map, predicting the risk posed by storm surges of various heights. This shows a 10′ surge.
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Feb
03

Know The Law: You’re Required To Shovel Snow On Your Property, Or Face A Fine

It seems with every snowfall, more and more New Yorkers forget that it’s their responsibility to shovel their sidewalks
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Jan
09

Check Out These 10 Chilling Photos Of Jamaica Bay Frozen Over

This week’s polar vortex, in which temperatures with wind chills dipped into the negative degrees, generated its fair share
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Oct
07

TONIGHT: Very Important Storm Recovery Meeting – Come And Voice Your Concerns!

Tonight and tomorrow, NY Rising [http://stormrecovery.ny.gov/], a New York State effort leading the rebuilding and recovery of
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Aug
21

TAKE IT EASY: NYC Placed Under Air Quality Health Advisory Until 11:00 P.M.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for New York City until
May
23

Breaking News: Flash Flood Alert Until 5:30 Tonight

Photo: http://www.farah.net.au/This just in from the National Weather Service… Notification issued on 5/23/13
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