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[Organize NYC @weorganizenyc]

Couldn't make the Central Brooklyn Bus Rider Town Hall earlier this month? We got you!

Visit https://t.co/KEye0D0tBJ to join the virtual town hall tonight and learn more.

[City of New York @nycgov]

We may see thunderstorms bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of our city.

If storms hit, go inside and wait for conditions to pass. Exercise caution if you must travel. Never walk or drive through floodwaters. Take public transit whenever possible.

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

NYC is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning through at least 3:45.

Find shelter now. When thunder roars, head indoors.

Do not remain in a flooded or flooding basement or subway station.

More tips: https://t.co/7O81EZqcTi

[City of New York @nycgov]

RT @NYCMayor: New York: We’ve got a big crowd here celebrating our Knicks.

Bus service is suspended in much of lower Manhattan. Subways ar…

[NYCEM - Notify NYC @NotifyNYC]

.@MTA Due to the large crowds for the Knicks Championship Parade, bus service is suspended in much of lower Manhattan, & subways are skipping stations in that area. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more info, please visit https://t.co/Y3FyFdSWDu

[City of New York @nycgov]

Bring plastic water bottles to the Knicks Championship Parade, wear sunscreen and hats, and stay hydrated, New York.

[City of New York @nycgov]

Update for New Yorkers with access needs attending the Knicks Championship Parade:

The ADA-accessible viewing area is located on the west side of Broadway, between Vesey Street and Barclay Street. The entrance is at Barclay Street and Church Street.

[City of New York @nycgov]

Everything you need to know for the Knicks Championship Parade is at https://t.co/kQYUmyatbS.

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Taking the train to the Knicks Championship Parade? 

Get off at Bowling Green (4, 5), Fulton (4,5,J,Z,2,3), Brooklyn Bridge (4,5,6), Chambers St (J,Z), or Park Place (2,3). 

Starting at 4:30AM Thursday, the Wall Street (4, 5) and City Hall (R,W) stations will be closed. They will reopen following the Parade and ceremony at City Hall. 

Full details at https://t.co/b1QPnkCEvQ. Read closely, arrive early, and get ready to cheer for our Knicks.

[City of New York @nycgov]

Coming to Manhattan for the Knicks Championship Parade? You’re going to want to bookmark this thread right now.

https://t.co/b1QPnkC6Gi has all the information you need to celebrate: transportation; prohibited items (no bags allowed); access points to the Parade route; subway station closures; and more. 

Read closely, arrive early, and get ready to cheer for our Knicks.

[City of New York @nycgov]

We’re taking precautions to keep you safe at the Knicks Championship Parade. All Parade attendees will be screened. 

If you’re coming to the Parade, follow these rules:  

❌ NO Glass or metal water bottles (plastic water bottles will be allowed)
❌ NO Bats/batons
❌ NO Weapons
❌ NO Umbrellas
❌ NO Bicycles or scooters
❌ NO Chairs
❌ NO Coolers
❌ NO Drones
❌ NO Backpacks
❌ NO Bags
❌ NO Pets
❌ NO Strollers

Full details at https://t.co/b1QPnkCEvQ. Read closely, arrive early, and get ready to cheer for our Knicks.

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

NYC, the Knicks are heating up and so are we.

The heat index may hit 100 degrees today and tomorrow. We may also see severe thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and winds strong enough to down trees and power lines.
 
These conditions are extremely dangerous.

Here’s how to keep you and your neighbors safe:

Seek air-conditioning. The City is activating hundreds of free, public cooling centers across the city. Find one nearest you, including accessible and pet-friendly options, by visiting https://t.co/Iqa7gXBq7R or by calling 311.

Recognize the signs of heat illness. Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know has hot dry skin, trouble breathing, rapid heartbeat, confusion, disorientation, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting.

Call 311 if you see a homeless neighbor in need of assistance. Outreach teams are activated citywide to help connect vulnerable neighbors with safe, cool spaces. 
 
If storms hit, go indoors. Use caution while traveling. Stay out of basement apartments.
 
Drink lots of water. Wear sunscreen. And check in on your neighbors.

As always, sign up for emergency alerts: text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.

[NYCEM - Notify NYC @NotifyNYC]

.@NWSNewYorkNY Severe Thunderstorm Warning for NYC: Until 8:30 PM on 6/6. 60mph winds & penny-sized hail expected. https://t.co/oBGvYAYGD9. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/vpVxdSDYDJ.

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

Thunderstorm watches are currently active for New York City and some areas are already under active Thunderstorm Warnings or could see them soon.

Main threats are damaging winds and a very small chance of flooding and hail. Regardless of severity, all thunderstorms are dangerous.

Thunderstorms can bring heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning. High winds — even without rain — can knock down trees and power lines, damage buildings, and send debris flying at dangerous speeds. In rare cases, severe thunderstorms can also produce tornadoes.

Who is most at risk: People who are outdoors, especially in open areas or near trees and power lines. People near scaffolding or construction sites. People on higher floors or in rooms with large windows. Anyone who needs extra time or help to move to a safer spot indoors. People in mobile homes, RVs, or temporary structures, which offer little protection from high winds or tornadoes. People in basement apartments.

During Thunderstorms, Heavy Winds & Tornadoes

Call 911 if you are in immediate danger or see a life-threatening situation.

If you hear thunder, go inside. Get into a sturdy building and stay there.

Move away from windows. Go to an interior room on a lower floor. Stay away from glass doors, porches, balconies, and rooftops. Do not touch electrical equipment or plumbing(sinks, showers, or baths) during a thunderstorm. Avoid corded phones.

If a Severe Thunderstorm Watch or Warning, or High Wind Watch or Warning is issued, go to your safe indoor spot and stay there until the warning expires. If you are in a mobile home or temporary structure, leave immediately and go to the nearest sturdy building. These structures are not safe in severe conditions, even if they are secured.

If you cannot get indoors, stay away from trees, power lines, scaffolding, open fields, and bodies of water. If a tornado is approaching and you have no shelter, lie flat in a low-lying area, cover your head, and stay away from trees and vehicles.

If you must drive, slow down and allow extra travel time. Never drive through standing water or around barricades. If a tornado is nearby, do not try to outrun it in a car — get out and seek sturdy shelter immediately.

Subscribe to Notify NYC for the latest emergency alerts, text NotifyNYC to 692-692

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Are you a NYC parent? Take the NYC Parent Survey today! 

We're launching 3,000+ new 2-K and 3-K seats — that's free childcare for two- and three-year olds. To get it right, we want to hear what your family needs.

Make your voice heard at https://t.co/dvroYmgCj4 from today until April 13. ¡Puede realizar la encuesta en español!

[Homeless Services @NYCDHS]

We need your help for #HOPE2026. The annual HOPE survey of New Yorkers sleeping on the streets is on Tuesday, 3/10. Go to https://t.co/hcUCknkR01 to learn more!

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

Little New Yorkers. Big News. TOMORROW.

[NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation]

We asked for Emergency Snow Shovelers - and you responded!

More than 7,600 of you said you'd take on the challenge. You completed 14,500+ shifts over the course of this storm, helping clear 48,000+ crosswalks, 13,000+ bus stops, and nearly 12,000 fire hydrants.

Each shovel of snow helping to keep NYC moving.

While Snow Shoveler registration is now closed and Shovelers will only be employed again this year if we receive additional snow, New York's Strongest will continue to work to clear out any areas that need the extra attention.