🥶 Extreme cold is back in NYC 🥶
Code Blue is in effect as dangerous wind chills continue through the weekend. Frostbite can occur in minutes. Limit time outdoors, cover exposed skin, and take frequent indoor breaks. Stay warm and stay safe.   Keep space heaters away from

Today we're announcing that we have joined WHO's Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network, making NYC the first U.S. city health department to do so. This partnership ensures we have access to critical international outbreak intelligence to protect NYers: on.nyc.gov/4qZnsh7

It is going to be another cold weekend  ❄️🥶   The FDNY urges New Yorkers to safely prepare for the inclement weather.  -Plug space heaters directly into the wall outlet.  -Never plug them into power strips or extension cords as they can overheat and start a fire. -Only one

To all the athletes representing Team USA: I'm so proud of you. Your talent and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and Michelle and I will be joining Americans from across the country cheering you on.

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Join our upcoming virtual John D. Soloman Fellowship information session to learn how you can gain hands-on experience working with city agencies and nonprofit organizations.   This nine-month paid fellowship ($10,000) offers valuable, real-world experience and professional

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Counting down ! NYC is about 3 weeks away from a 7pm sunset.

Registration to become an Emergency Snow Shoveler with NYC Sanitation is available on Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 AM - 1 PM at any DSNY garage WITHOUT an appointment. Please bring ID/photos. Full info: on.nyc.gov/49rUqyP #NYwx

⚠️ A strong nor'easter will bring heavy snowfall to our area Sunday into Monday. We have upgraded our Winter Storm Watches to Blizzard Warnings along the coast and Winter Storm Warnings elsewhere.

❄️Our new snowfall forecast brings 1-1.5 ft of snow area-wide, with the highest totals at the coast. Areas under a Blizzard Warning could see whiteout conditions with visibilities below a quarter mile in heavy blowing snow and winds gusting up to 55 mph.

Stay tuned! Our full briefing will be released later this morning.

NYC Winter Weather Alert (Sun–Mon) ❄️ Powered by NYCEM - Notify NYC and NYC Emergency Management Heavy snow (12-18+ inches) and gusty winds expected. Emergency: 911 | Non-emergency/shelter/Code Blue: 311 Sign up for official alerts: a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/notifynyc/ Outage map: outagemap.coned.com/external/defau…

BEGINNING AT 4 p.m. TODAY (2/22): All empty commercial vehicles and all tandem tractor trailers will be banned from travel on I-84 and all roads south of I-84, including all Thruway system roads. More details in the thread 👇

The call has been made! NYC Public Schools will have a full snow day tomorrow.

⚠️ TRAVEL BAN ⚠️  A blizzard is expected to bring up to 2 feet of snow and dangerous conditions across NYC.  From 9 PM Sunday to 12 PM Monday, all bridges, highways, and streets are closed to non-essential vehicles, including cars, trucks, and e-bikes.   Avoid travel, and stay

Evening update:

Temperature: Dropping steadily — lows in the 20s tonight, wind chills near 15°. 

Wind: Gusts reaching 40–50 mph overnight.

Roads: CLOSED at 9 PM through 12 PM Monday. Travel is limited to essential and emergency trips only.

Coastal flood warnings:
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A major winter storm with blizzard conditions is ongoing from Delaware into southern New England. Travel will be extremely treacherous to nearly impossible today within the hardest hit areas.

Watch as Jessica S. Tisch and NYPD executives brief the media on an ongoing investigation. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

“Having a white nationalist coming to rabble-rouse and flare anti-Muslim sentiment in New York during the holiest month of the year for Muslims is more than outlandish,” said Murad Awawdeh, president of the New York Immigration Coalition. cityandstateny.com/politics/2026/…