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Nyc To Pay $75 Million To End Lawsuit Over Flimsy Summonses

... officer wasn't clear enough in explaining why someone was ticketed. Summonses may also be dismissed for other reasons; the class-action lawsuit doesn't include those. According to the settlement terms, those eligible for compensation would receive a maximum $150 per person per incident. A total of $56.6 million would be set aside, and individual payments could end up lower if more claims are made. Any funds not paid go back to the city, which is also paying $18.5 million in legal fees. Possible class members would be notified through social media and other advertisements. The lawsuit argued police were routinely ordered to issue summonses "regardless of whether any crime or violation" had occurred to meet quotas. It cited claims by two whistleblower officers who said they were forced into quotas by precinct superiors. The quota allegations were explicitly denied in the settlement agreement filed Monday. Under the agreement, the city said the NYPD must update and expand training and guidance reiterating to officers and their superiors that quotas are not allowed, and officers must not be mandated ...

Nor'easter Takes Aim At Tri-state Tonight And Tomorrow

... power outages across downstate and flooding for communities near the coastline, I am directing all relevant state agencies to be on alert and ready to respond to whatever Mother Nature throws our way," Cuomo said. "I encourage all New Yorkers in these areas to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary travel, and above all else - stay safe.". Long Island Braces for Nor'easter. South Shore communities used to flooding during storms are preparing for the Nor'easter headed to the Tri-State Area. Ida Siegal reports. (Published Monday, Jan. 23, 2017). Here's what you need to know. Around 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected throughout the tri-state area, with state officials estimating as much as 3 to 4 inches in the Long Island and Hudson Valley areas. New York City is under a flood watch Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning along with parts of northeast New Jersey, Rockland, Westchester counties and coastal Fairfield County. A high wind watch is also in effect for the tri-state area from 1 a.m. ...

Snow To Fall Saturday, Winter Storm Watch, Snow Alert In Effect

... night. By Brendan Krisel (Patch National Staff) - January 7, 2017 11:46 am ET. NEW YORK, NY — After waking up to a light dusting of snow Friday morning, New Yorkers should expect to see some more of the white stuff throughout the weekend, according to a National Weather Service forecast. New York City could get half-foot of snow Saturday, according to the forecast. As the snow started falling Saturday morning the National Weather Service ordered a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10 p.m. The National Weather Service also upgraded its snow projections to 4 to 6 inches. The NWS had initially projected a snowfall of 1 to 3 inches for the city, with more snow falling on Long Island and in Connecticut. The thick of the storm should hit the city from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to an ...

Everything You Need To Know About Nyc’s First Nor’easter Of 2017

... residents to expect flooding across the city’s coastal areas and high winds that could cause flying debris, downed trees, and damage to power lines. Coastal areas across NYC will be at risk for moderate flooding this afternoon. Some roads may become impassable, and beach erosion may occur. — NYCEM (@nycoem) January 23, 2017. So far, the weather hasn’t caused much disruption for daily operations. The MTA is still running as usual (for now) and Con Edison has reported on a few power outages in Brooklyn, though it’s unclear if they are weather related. As the #Nor Easter heads our way, keep safety in mind. Report downed power lines. More tips here __link__/zr 6 W 6 abu Lk. — Con Edison (@Con Edison) January 23, 2017. Port Authority has, however, suspended Air Train service at Newark Airport, and flight delays (and cancellations) are likely—delays of up to two hours are already being reported at La Guardia. Port Authority keeps a running tally of alerts on its website, so bookmark that if you’re due to fly anytime in the next day. We’ll keep you posted if this Nor’easter begins to ...

Winter Weather Advisory, Travel Advisory, Snow Alert In Effect

... "Snow is expected to begin late Thursday evening and will continue through Friday morning, possibly impacting the morning commute.". Here's an hour-by-hour breakdown of snow expectations through the end of the week. A "snow alert" was also issued Thursday by the NYC Department of Sanitation — meaning the department began loading salt spreaders with salt, attaching snow plows to trucks, tying chains to tires and otherwise readying city workers to deal with snow. Alternate side parking rules have been suspended for Friday due to the snow. However, parking meters remain in effect. Come Saturday, the NYC metro area will again have a chance of seeing some snowfall, according to the NWS. "Winter has returned!" the NWS wrote on its local Facebook page earlier in the week. "Temperatures," meanwhile, "will go through quite the roller coaster ride this week," the NWS said. Here's a more detailed forecast of temps through the end of the weekend. Thursday night: Snow, mainly after 1 am. Steady temperature around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total ...

Rain Expected Tuesday After Mlk Weekend

... Tuesday for New York City, according to the National Weather Service. By Brendan Krisel (Patch National Staff) - January 16, 2017 9:53 pm ET. NEW YORK, NY — New Yorkers returning to work Tuesday morning after Martin Luther King Jr. Day should be ready to break out their umbrellas and rain boots. The National Weather Service is predicting a steady rain to hit the city Tuesday starting around 9 a.m. and persisting until around 2 a.m. Wednesday morning. There's an 80 percent chance of rain Tuesday morning and a 90 percent chance of rain Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service. In addition to the rain, New Yorkers will also be battling a some winds on Tuesday. Winds will range from 5 miles per hour to 8 miles per hour throughout the day, according to the National Weather service. Despite the wind and rains, Tuesday's temperatures shouldn't scare those returning to work from the long weekend. Tuesday's high temperature will be 44 degrees and the low temperature will be 43 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday's rain could end up spilling into Wednesday, with a 30 percent chance of precipitation before noon that day, according ...

Nor’easter May Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rain

... up between 1 to 2 inches of rain, with a potential of upwards to 3 in some spots, on New York City and deliver 30 to 40 mph winds, the National Weather Service said. Wind gusts could be as high as 60 mph, the weather agency said. A high wind warning was issued for Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. “Secure anything you have outside that could be blown around such as trash cans and chairs,” advised Accu __link__ meteorologist Brian Edwards. Temperatures will range from the high 30 s to low 40 s, but low-lying coastal areas could experience flooding, and power outages could occur as a result of downed trees, Edwards warned. Rain and wind is expected to be heaviest after 9 or 10 p.m. and through the overnight hours, the NWS said. The agency issued a coastal flood advisory, effective until Monday evening, and a flood watch, in effect until Tuesday morning. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo issued an advisory encouraging motorists to avoid unnecessary ...

Deadly Southern Storm Hits Nyc This Afternoon

... flooding and beach erosion , especially at high tide this evening. Did we mention the rain and snow? As the moisture-laden storm runs up and over the Canadian high pressure system it is going to drop all sorts of precipitation. The storm's path will be far enough west that the city won't see much cold air, so look for rain starting early this afternoon and lasting through tomorrow morning. The heaviest rain will be overnight when we could get 1-2 inches. Cooler locations north of the city, roughly north of I-84, will see a combination of rain, sleet and snow today and several inches of snow tonight. Finally, look for a very isothermal couple of days. With the heavy cloud cover and strong winds off the ocean the temperature is not going to vary much from near 40 degrees until Wednesday morning. Much calmer weather returns for Wednesday and Thursday as we'll have high pressure overhead giving us mostly sunny skies and highs ...

Heavy Rains, High Winds, Possible Floods Headed Our Way

... washovers at Atlantic ocean beaches from elevated waters". Accu Weather added: "Crashing waves threaten to eat away at the beaches and cause erosion up and down the mid-Atlantic and New England coasts. The seas will be dangerous for small craft.". As has been the trend this January, temperatures are expected to remain unseasonably warm throughout the stormy weather — then rise even higher, into the upper 40 s, once the storm passes midweek. Here's the week's full forecast, via the National Weather Service. Monday: Light rain. Temperature falling to around 38 by 3 pm. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Windy, with a northeast wind 26 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 39. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Windy, with a northeast wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. ...

Nor’easter Punishes Tri-state With Damaging Winds, Rain

... according to Con Edison. Rainfall and wind gusts strengthened into the evening, with gusts of more than 60 mph possible along the coast, Storm Team 4 says, causing debris to fly and turned improperly secured objects into potential projectiles. Throughout the afternoon, the FDNY responded to reports debris falling from buildings and scaffoldings, including onto cars on East 18 th Street and on East 123 rd Street between 2 nd and 3 rd avenues in East Harlem. In lower Manhattan, part of a scaffold collapsed at 199 Church St., and the company responsible for maintaining it was issued a violation by the city's buildings department for failing to maintain the structure, the city said. New Yorkers Wrestle With Wind as Nor'easter Bears Down. Storm Damage Impacts LIRR Service. Some train service was disrupted and that made for a complicated commute for some riders. Wale Aliyu reports. (Published 6 hours ago). Speed restrictions were implemented at some local bridges, including the ...