NYCEM

Robust Measures to Keep New Yorkers Safe as Temperatures Rapidly Drop Sunday Night

March 1, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK, NY — TODAY,in preparation for a temperature drop of up to 20 degrees beginning early Sunday evening, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced expanded efforts to connect homeless New Yorkers to warmth and safety and to raise awareness about the dangers of the latest cold snap.   The City will increase […]

Robust Measures to Keep New Yorkers Safe as Temperatures Rapidly Drop Sunday Night Read More »

Mayor Mamdani Announces Lift of Travel Ban

NYC Public Schools to Open for In-Person Instruction Tuesday February 23, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK, NY — TODAY, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani updated New Yorkers on the City’s response to historic winter weather conditions. New York’s travel ban has come to an end as of 12 p.m. on Monday, and all New York City Public

Mayor Mamdani Announces Lift of Travel Ban Read More »

Mayor Mamdani Declares Local State of Emergency

Snow Day for NYC Public Schools to Keep New Yorkers Safe February 22, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK, NY — Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today declared a local state of emergency ahead of a severe snowstorm expected to impact New York City. To ensure emergency responders and essential workers can move safely and quickly, city streets will

Mayor Mamdani Declares Local State of Emergency Read More »

Remarks as Prepared: Mayor Zohran Mamdani Delivers Weather Update

February 21, 2026 See below for Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s prepared remarks on today’s weather update: Good afternoon, New York. Tomorrow, our city will face its second snowstorm in less than a month and our first blizzard since 2016. Right now, forecasts predict light snow will begin to fall tomorrow morning at 6:00 AM.  

Remarks as Prepared: Mayor Zohran Mamdani Delivers Weather Update Read More »

Mamdani Shares City’s Weekend Snow Response Plan

February 21, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK, NY — TODAY, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the City’s efforts to prepare for Sunday’s winter weather conditions. The city is officially in a blizzard warning, with weather forecasts estimating 15 to 19 inches of snow total and the possibility of up to nearly two feet. Dangerous, sustained

Mamdani Shares City’s Weekend Snow Response Plan Read More »

Major Expansion of Protected Time Off for 4.3 Million Workers

February 20, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani was joined by New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Sam Levine to celebrate the expansion of the City’s Protected Time Off Law, formerly known as the Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law, and to announce new

Major Expansion of Protected Time Off for 4.3 Million Workers Read More »

Christina Farrell as Commissioner of NYCEM

February 16, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his appointment of Christina Farrell as commissioner of New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM), the agency responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning, response and recovery.  “New York City faces extraordinary challenges, and meeting them demands steady, experienced leadership. There is no

Christina Farrell as Commissioner of NYCEM Read More »

Annual Interfaith Breakfast

February 6, 2026 Mayor Mamdani Reaffirms City’s Sanctuary Status, Launches Expansive “Know Your Rights” Push to Protect Immigrant New Yorkers From Federal Overreach What you should know NEW YORK – Today, at the first annual Interfaith Breakfast of his administration, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced sweeping new actions to uphold New York City’s sanctuary city laws and

Annual Interfaith Breakfast Read More »

PSA Urging Homeless to Come Indoors

February 4, 2026 What you should know NEW YORK, NY – TODAY, Mayor Mamdani announced that LinkNYC terminals across the city are playing a public service announcement (PSA) directly urging homeless New Yorkers to come indoors and connect with city services as dangerously cold temperatures continue. The video also provides guidance for New Yorkers who are concerned about someone they

PSA Urging Homeless to Come Indoors Read More »

NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUES A HAZARDOUS TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 26 

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for New York City from 3 a.m. Sunday, January 25 Until 6 p.m. Monday, January 26  National Weather Service Also Issues Cold Weather Advisory from Friday, January 23 at 10 p.m. through Saturday, January 24 at 10 a.m.  January 23, 2026  The New York City Emergency Management Department

NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUES A HAZARDOUS TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 26  Read More »

Scroll to Top