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07/16/2025 16:39:40

Notify NYC - Rain Preparedness - 7/16 (CW)

Notification issued 07-16-2025 at 04:39 PM. The NYC Emergency Management Department advises New Yorkers to prepare for potential heavy rain from after 2pm on 7/16. The National Weather Service has forecast rain of up to 2” an hour for brief periods.   Periods of heavy rain may cause flooding in the city, including highways, streets, basements, and underpasses. During periods of heavy rain, seek higher ground or, if in a basement, move to a higher floor. City agencies have taken action to clean catch basins and remove street litter in the event heavier rain occurs.  For more information, please visit weather.gov/nyc

07/16/2025 15:52:56

Notify NYC - Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Maryse Jean (CW)

Alert issued 07-16-2025 at 03:52 PM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Maryse Jean, a 72-year-old black female from Chesnut Ridge, NY. The missing may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'2" tall, 135lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. Wearing bright colored night gown and green flip flops. Last Seen: Chestnut Ridge, Rockland County at approximately 10:00 PM on 07-15-2025. If you see the missing person, please call at or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2rh5vvy To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/1UYt0TX.

07/16/2025 10:10:30

Notify NYC - Road Reopened - Harlem River Drive (MN)

Notification issued 07-16-2025 at 10:10 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Harlem River Drive have reopened at W 155th Street in Manhattan. Expect residual delays. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/2shvDYi.

07/16/2025 09:45:30

Notify NYC - Traffic Delays - Long Island Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 07-16-2025 at 09:45 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive westbound traffic delays on the Long Island Expressway at 69th Street in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/2hjFYBK.

07/16/2025 09:18:56

Notify NYC - Unplanned Road Closure - Harlem River Drive (MN)

Notification issued 07-16-2025 at 09:18 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all northbound lanes of the Harlem River Drive are closed at W 155th St in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/2gnTjHH.

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