All NYC East River bridges are open but authorities are asking to please stay off the roads and allow emergency personnel the opportunity to restore essential city services. All MTA bridges except the ones in the Rockaways are now open.
For updates on mass transit services, visit http://www.mta.info/.
Super-storm Sandy slammed into the East Coast on Monday and now as the massive cleanup begins, area residents and business owners are wondering what impact this mega-storm ultimately will have on their lives.
ConEd is reporting 41 thousand people without power in The Bronx alone.
This blackout was brought about as a result of trees crashing and taking down power lines with them.
Super-storm Sandy has wreaked havoc on City Island, where a fire brought out over 100 firefighters to fight flames, while dealing with strong winds and heavy rain at a popular waterside restaurant. Fire destroyed Tony's Pier Restaurant.
FDNY reports that it took four hours to contain the three-alarm blaze because of Sandy's severe weather. Downed trees and branches also blocked firefighters' path to the island. No injuries were immediately reported.
DEATHS AND MILLIONS IN THE DARK. October Monster Storm Sandy Slams East Coast.
16 deaths were reported in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, North Carolina, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Some of the victims were killed by falling trees. At least one death was blamed on the storm in Canada.
50 NYC HOUSES DESTROYED. Fire and Flooding.
FDNY says a six-alarm fire has destroyed 50 plus homes in the Breezy Point section, with nearly 200 firefighters fighting the blaze.
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Artist and Photographer Ron Terner, managing owner at Focal Point Gallery on City Island is open for business. Sandy would not keep him and Susan away. They are having a Sandy sale 50% off all Art Work by Ron Terner.
Super-storm Sandy leaves 3 dead in US, with more than 3 million without power in the most heavily populated US corridor and has lost strength.
Maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, with higher gusts, were measured.
City Island Images will keep you up-to-date on any and all emergency conditions as we prepare for this unprecedented super-storm. PLEASE... Stay with us.
Information:
- NYC public schools closed
- MTA shuts down rails & subways
- NYC Zone A ordered to evacuate
BIGGEST SUPER-STORM THREAT. Power Outages and Massive Flooding.
A tidal wave of water surge amped up by a full moon would threaten the largest amount of lives and could possibly cause heavy property damage. Meanwhile, Sandy's storm-related toll across the Caribbean has reached at least 65, with 51 deaths in Haiti.
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Notification issued 10/28/12. Due to the impending storm, the following regional transit service disruptions will take effect until further notice: the Staten Island Ferry service will be suspended. Some NY Waterway routes will be disrupted; East River Ferry service is suspended through tomorrow, 10/29 (http://www.nywaterway.com). NJ Transit has implemented a gradual system-wide shutdown of all bus, rail, light rail and Access Link service starting at 4 PM today (http://www.njtransit.com). All PATH train service and stations shut down at 12:01 AM Monday, 10/29 (http://www.panynj.gov/path).
Please take extra special care during this wet, windy and cold weather season. Some conditions may limit sensory abilities and the ability to maintain body heat, so be particularly vigilant about staying warm when you are out in low temperatures.
Wear multiple layers of clothing, a scarf, a winter hat, lined boots and two pairs of socks.
Wear gloves underneath mittens to keep your hands warm.
It’s also a good idea to always carry your cell phone and never leave it behind.
Serious preparations are underway up and down the eastern seaboard as Hurricane Sandy threatens to bring Superstorm weather conditions to approximately 60 million people.
The center of the hurricane is expected to be near the coast Monday night, according to the National Hurricane and it may strengthen a bit before weakening as it moves over land.