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Attending Sail4th 250 events on Friday, 7/3 to Wednesday, 7/8 or the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show on Saturday, 7/4? Stay up-to-date on weather & other important event information from Notify NYC by texting JULY4NYC to 692692. For Spanish, text JULY4NYCESP
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Water Condition: Expect emergency personnel & traffic delays near South End Avenue & West Thames Street, Manhattan. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/1kdlCH5.
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Update: The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is closed at Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2gnTjHH.
Police Activity: Eastbound traffic delays on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway approaching the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2hjFYBK.
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Police Activity: Eastbound traffic delays on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway approaching the Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2hjFYBK.
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Police Activity: Northbound traffic delays on the Cross Bronx Expressway at the Major Deegan Expressway in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2hjFYBK.
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NYC cooling centers are opening tomorrow, 7/1 due to forecasted high temps and heat indices. Older adults, people with health risks, and those without A/C should plan ahead. Call sites to check hours. Find a center: nyc.gov/beattheheat or call 311.
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FDNY Activity: Traffic delays in both directions on the Brooklyn Bridge at the FDR drive in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2hjFYBK.
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#SilverAlert: Margaruite Majors, Female/Black/87. Last seen near Wortman Avenue & Vermont Avenue, Brooklyn. Margaruite has dementia, may seem disoriented, & may need medical attention. Call 911 if seen. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/1ZlUYf1
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.@NJTRANSIT Signal issues: Expect NJ Transit disruptions in both directions on the Morris & Essex, Gladstone Branch, and Montclair-Boonton lines. Info: njtransit.com.
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International Aerial Review: A massive formation of US & international aircraft led by the Blue Angels will fly on the Hudson River near the Verrazzano Bridge on 7/4 around 10AM. Ear protection is recommended as the event will be loud & prolonged. Info sail4th.org
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The following @NYCParks' pool is temporarily closed: Edenwald Houses Mini Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).
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Air Quality Health Advisory: Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast to reach 101-150 from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on 7/1. Unhealthy for sensitive groups & may be unhealthy for those sensitive to air pollution. Info: weather.gov/okx/. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/1m52k8v
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Due to the heat emergency, @NYCParks outdoor pool hours will be extended until 8:00 p.m. at Olympic and intermediate-sized pools from Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4. Visit nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools to find a pool near you.
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.@nationalgridus Planned Work: Natural gas odor possible near Farragut Road between E 32nd Street & East 37th Street, Brooklyn from 8AM-8PM, 7/1. Gas emergency: call 911. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2r7rfxe
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.@NWSNewYorkNY High Rip Current Risk: Do not swim on red-flagged beaches where a lifeguard is not present. Life-threatening rip currents are likely until 9PM on 7/1. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shoreline, not against the current. Info: weather.gov/beach/okx
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.@NWSNewYorkNY Extreme Heat Watch in effect for NYC: 3:00 PM on 7/3 until 9:00 PM on 7/4. Seek a cool space, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and stay hydrated. For more info & safety tips, visit NYC.gov/beattheheat or weather.gov/okx. #NYWX
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.@NWSNewYorkNY Extreme Heat Warning for NYC: 12PM on 7/1 until 9PM on 7/3. Seek a cool space and stay hydrated. For more info & safety tips, visit NYC.gov/beattheheat or weather.gov/okx. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/1Nz28XV.
ALT Graphic of the sun and a thermometer indicating elevated heat levels.
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The following @NYCParks' pool is temporarily closed: Hamilton Fish Wading Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).
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Update: The Belt Parkway has reopened at Bay 8th Street in Brooklyn. Expect residual delays. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2shvDYi
Overturned Vehicle: Westbound Belt Parkway closed at Bay 8th Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2gnTjHH
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Overturned Vehicle: Westbound Belt Parkway closed at Bay 8th Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2gnTjHH
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