Category Archives: Advisory
Coney Island Cleanup
Come on down tomorrow and help clean up Coney Island! When: Saturday November 5, 2011 from 10am-1pm. Where: We will be meeting at the Fine Fair Supermarket Parking Lot on Mermaid Avenue between West 29th & West 30th Streets. Hope … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Events, New York City, Nonprofits, Volunteer
High School Application Workshop TONIGHT!
Many times, parents face difficulty in filling out their child’s High School application. It can be a grueling process, filled with many uncertainties. Are you a parent who is struggling to properly fill out and submit your child’s application? If … Continue reading
ADVISORY – CONEY ISLAND CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARADE – CANCELLED
Due to the high probability of inclement weather, the parade scheduled for tomorrow, October 29th has officially been cancelled. I am regretful to have to take this step but we cannot risk the safety of the participants and volunteers. I … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Coney Island, Events, Weather
Update on Tropical Storm Irene
The mandatory evacuation order will be lifted today at 3:00 PM. Please practice caution when returning to your homes. There is still significant flooding in some areas which make it dangerous to drive through. All bridges have been opened; MTA … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Bronx, Brooklyn, City Council, Coney Island, Gravesend, Manhattan, MTA, New York City, Public safety, Staten Island
The End of Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene, which has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm is now over. There have been damages reported throughout the city, including flooding and down trees. Despite the end of the storm, I continue to urge residents to practice caution … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Bronx, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Gravesend, MTA, New York City, Public safety, Queens, Staten Island
Power Shutdown
After extensive conversations with Con Edison, I have learned that they may plan to shut down power throughout Coney Island and Gravesend. A shut down will result in loss of service for almost all electronics, including televisions, telephones, and computers. … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Gravesend, New York City, Public safety
Flood Warning
The National Weather Service has issued an Urban Flood Advisory. This applies to all five boroughs, Suffolk County, and Nassau County until midnight Sunday. The hurricane will produce heavy rainfall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, New York City, Queens, Staten Island
Additional Evacuation Shelter Open
I.S 201/The Dyker Heights School has officially been opened as an evacuation shelter for residents. The school is located at 8010 20th Avenue. I have been working with Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny and The Office of Emergency Management to get another … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Manhattan, New York City, Public safety, Queens, Staten Island
Hurricane Irene Progressing into NYC
As this storm makes its way to New York City, it is crucial that all residents stay informed. All evacuation centers are still open and taking in residents. To find a center closest to you, please visit OEM.com NYCHA buildings … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Coney Island, New York City, Public safety
Suspension of Tolls & Fares Throughout NYC
Tolls are already suspended at the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge. Starting at 8:00 PM today, the following changes will go into effect: Tolls will be suspended on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Fares will … Continue reading
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Filed under Advisory, Brooklyn, Health, Health advisory, MTA, New York City, Public safety, Uncategorized
