Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Security ID Card Office Building 14 closed on Friday, December 25th, 2015


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In observance of Christmas Day, the JFK Security ID Office will be closed on Friday, December 25th, 2015. We will resume normal business operation (8:00am to 4:00pm) on Monday, December 28th, 2015.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

JFK SECURITY ID OFFICE CLOSURE: Early Closure at 3PM on Friday December 18, 2015


To All Issuing Officers,

 

Please be advised that on Friday, December 18, 2015, the JFK Security ID Office will be closing at 3PM instead of 4PM.  We apologize for any inconvenience that this early closure may cause and we ask that you please plan accordingly in order to mitigate any potential impacts to your applicants.

 

The JFK Security ID Office will return to our regular business hours (8AM-4PM) on Monday, December 21, 2015. 

 

If you have any questions or concerns pertaining to this closure you can email me atafgarcia@panynj.gov.

 


Thank You,

 

André Garcia A.C.E.

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Senior Security Coordinator

John F. Kennedy International Airport

South Service Road, Building 14 - 1st Floor

Jamaica, NY 11430

Sunday, December 6, 2015

AirTrain Service Advisory



Due to scheduled regulatory maintenance, a full system shutdown of the AirTrain JFK system will take place during the following period:

 

beginning Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 8:00 PM through Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 8:00 AM

 

beginning Friday, December 11, 2015 at 10:00 PM  and continue through Monday, December 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM

 

During this time, free shuttle bus service will be provided at all AirTrain Stations using the attached busing plan.

 

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

Friday, December 4, 2015

JFK AirTrain Advisory

The following was provided by the AirTrain:






Due to scheduled regulatory maintenance, a full system shutdown of the AirTrain JFK system will take place during the following period:


 
beginning Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 8:00 PM through Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 8:00 AM


 
beginning Friday, December 11, 2015 at 10:00 PM  and continue through Monday, December 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM


 
During this time, free shuttle bus service will be provided at all AirTrain Stations using the attached busing plan.


 
If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

Monday, November 23, 2015

JFK International Airport Security ID Office closed on Thursday & Friday, November 26-27, 2015


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In observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, the JFK Security ID Office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2015.  We will resume normal business operation (8:00am to 4:00pm) on Monday, November 30, 2015.

Have a safe and happy holiday.




Sunday, November 15, 2015

11/13/2015 AirTrain Service Advisory


Due to scheduled maintenance, a partial shutdown of the AirTrain JFK system will take place beginning Monday, November 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM through Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00 AM.  During this time, there will not be any Howard Beach service.  Free shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd Stations.  AirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station and the Central Terminal Area.

 

In addition, a full shutdown of the AirTrain JFK system will take place beginning Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 7:00 PM through Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 7:00 AM.

 

During this time, free shuttle bus service will be provided at all AirTrain Stations using the attached busing plan.

 

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

AirTrain Service Advisory 11-6-15


Due to scheduled maintenance, a partial shutdown of the AirTrain JFK system from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station will take place during the following period:

 

beginning Friday, November 6, 2015 at 10:00 PM through Saturday, November 7, 2015 2:00 PM

beginning Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 10:00 PM through Sunday, November 8, 2015 2:00 PM

beginning Monday, November 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM through Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:00 AM

 

Free shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station.  AirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd Stations, and the Central Terminal Area.

 

In addition, a partial shutdown of the AirTrain JFK system will take place during the following period.

 

Beginning Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 7:00PM through Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at

7:00 AM, there will not be any Howard Beach service.  Free shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd Stations.  AirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station and the Central Terminal Area.

 

Beginning Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 7:00 PM through Thursday, November 12, 2015 at

7:00 AM, and Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM through Friday, November 13, 2015 at

7:00 AM, there will not be any AirTrain service to the Central Terminal Area, and Howard Beach Station.  Free shuttle bus service will be provided from Federal Circle to, and throughout, the Central Terminal Area.  In addition, free shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd Stations and directly to the Central Terminal Area.  AirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station.  Shuttle bus service will be provided using the attached bus plan.

 

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

 

Monday, October 26, 2015

AirTrain Service Advisory 10/26/2015




Subject: AirTrain Service Advisory

 

Due to scheduled maintenance, a partial shutdown of the Air Train JFK system from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station will take place during the following period:

 

beginning Friday, October 30, 2015 at 10:00pm through Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

beginning Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 10:00pm through Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

Shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station. Air Train service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd Stations, and the Central Terminal Area.

 

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

 

We regret any inconvenience that this service modification may cause your customers and your employees.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Airtrain Service Advisory 10/16/2015


Due to scheduled maintenance, a partial shutdown of the Air Train JFK system from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station will take place during the following period:

 

beginning Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:00pm through Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

beginning Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:00pm through Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

Shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station. Air Train service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd Stations, and the Central Terminal Area.

 

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

 

We regret any inconvenience that this service modification may cause your customers and your employees.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

planned maintenance, a partial shutdown of the AirTrain JFK system from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station will take place.


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Due to planned maintenance, a partial shutdown of the AirTrain JFK system from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station will take place during the following period:

 

beginning Friday, October 9, 2015 at 9:00pm through Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

beginning Saturday, October 10, 2015 at 9:00pm through Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

beginning Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 9:00pm through Monday, October 12, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

beginning Monday, October 12, 2015 at 9:00pm through Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 9:00pm through Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 9:00pm through Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 2:00pm

 

Shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station.  AirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd Stations, and the Central Terminal Area.

 

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

 

We regret any inconvenience that this service modification may cause your customers and your employees.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

09/08/2015 AirTrain Service Advisory


Due to scheduled maintenance, a full shutdown of the AirTrain system will take place beginning Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 10:00 PM through Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 7:00 AM.

 

During this time, shuttle bus service will be provided at all AirTrain Stations.

 

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

 

We regret any inconvenience that this service modification may cause your customers and your employees.

 

 

Keshia-Elaine Johnson

SR. Administrative Secretary
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Thursday, August 27, 2015

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Due to scheduled system maintenance, a partial shutdown of the AirTrain system will take place beginning Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11:00 PM through Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 7:00 AM.

 

During this time, shuttle bus service will be provided from Federal Circle to, and throughout, the Central Terminal Area.  In addition, shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd. Stations and directly to the Central Terminal Area.  AirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station.   

 

Shuttle bus service will be provided using the attached bus plan.

 

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

 

We regret any inconvenience that this service modification may cause your customers and employees.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Air Train Service from Jamaica Station to Federal Circle disrupted.  Shuttle buses are operating.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

AIRTRAIN DOWN 06/23/2015

JFK Airtrain is down, Port Authority is providing buses from
Jamaica and Howard Beach to Federal Circle. The inner loop Airtrain is
working to the terminals.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Memorial Day Parking and Port ID Office's Close

All, please be advised that both the JFK Employee Parking Office and the Port Authority ID offices will be closed Monday May 25th 2015, They both will reopen on Tuedsay May 26th 2015.

Thank You
JFKCC

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

5/13/2015 AirTrain Service Advisory


Due to system upgrades, AirTrain JFK Howard Beach service including the Lefferts Blvd. Station and AirTrain JFK Jamaica service will be operating at 16-minute intervals. Also, service within the CTA will operate at 9 minute intervals during the hours of 4:00 AM until 6:00 AM, during the following period:

Thursday, May 14, 2015 through Friday, May 22, 2015.

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the service modification.

We regret any inconvenience that this service modification may cause your customers and your employees.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Alert UNSCHEDULED REPAIRS


DUE TO UNSCHEDULED REPAIRS THERE IS NO SERVICE ON JFK AIRTRAIN FROM HOWARD BEACH TO FEDERAL CIRCLE. PLEASE USE BUSES PROVIDED..

Please click on the link below to acknowledge having received this notification.
http://alerts.panynjapps.com/Acknowledge.aspx?aid=a2024000-1fcd-4a01-ad56-301128315442&rid=14731&guid=a6744501-89f7-4ddb-b6ca-69d59ca7cbb9
This notification has been sent by Betty Astrizky -- bastrizk@panynj.gov

Thursday, April 16, 2015

PAM AM ROADWAY CLOSURE Employee Parking Lot Affected


On Friday, April 17 from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM, inbound Pan Am Road will close to all vehicular traffic due to roadway maintenance.  Inbound Pan Am Road vehicular traffic will be detoured to the Nassau Expressway. During this closure, the entrance to the Employee Parking Lot 8 will be closed.  All employees will be directed to Long-Term Parking Lot 9, where proximity card reader lanes will be designated for entrance and exit.   

Outbound Pan Am Road will remain open to all vehicular traffic exiting JFK Airport.

Please call Port Authority Operations at (718) 244-8158 for questions regarding roadway impacts.
 

Monday, April 13, 2015

JFK Airport Info-Alert

AirTrain service at JFK has resumed normal operation.

JFK Airport Info-Alert

Due to construction, there will be no AirTrain JFK service from the Howard Beach Station. Monday, April 13, 10 PM to Tuesday, April 14, 11 AM. Free shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Howard Beach & Lefferts Blvd stations. Please allow extra time.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

AirTrain Service Advisory


AirTrain Service Advisory 04/08/2015

Due to scheduled airport construction, a partial shutdown of the AirTrain system from Federal Circle to, and throughout, the Central Terminal Area will take place during the following period:

beginning Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 10:00 PM through Monday, April 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM.

beginning Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 10:00 PM through Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 11:00 AM

beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 10:00 PM through Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM

There will also be shuttle bus service from Federal Circle to, and throughout, the Central Terminal Area.  AirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station and from Federal Circle to Howard beach and Lefferts Blvd. Stations.  Please see the attached busing plan.

In addition, on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 10:00 PM through Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM there will not be any Howard Beach service.  Shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd. Stations and directly to the Central Terminal Area during this time period. AirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station.

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

AirTrain Advisory March 20, 2015


Due to scheduled maintenance, a partial shutdown of the AirTrain system will take place beginning Friday, March 20, 2015 at 9:00 PM through Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM.

 

During this time, shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd. Stations. There will also be shuttle bus service from Federal Circle to and throughout the Central Terminal AreaAirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station.  Please see attached busing plan.

 

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Canceled Airtrain Advisory


Good Morning,

The partial AIR TRAIN shutdown scheduled for Friday 3/13 @ 2100 to last through Saturday 3/14 @ 1100 has been CANCELED

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Airtrain Service Advisory, March 10 2015

Due to scheduled maintenance, a partial shutdown of the AirTrain system will take place beginning Friday, March 13, 2015 at 9:00 PM through Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11:00 AM.

During this time, shuttle bus service will be provided in both directions from Federal Circle to Howard Beach and Lefferts Blvd. Stations. There will also be shuttle bus service from Federal Circle to, and throughout, the Central Terminal AreaAirTrain service will continue to operate normally from Federal Circle to Jamaica Station.  Please see attached busing plan.

If inclement weather delays work, a subsequent bulletin will be issued to revise the date and time of the shutdown.

We regret any inconvenience that this service modification may cause your customers and your employees.

Sunday, February 1, 2015


Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 pm this evening to 6 pm EST Monday.

·         Locations: The New York City and New Jersey metropolitan areas, northern Nassau and Northwest Suffolk Counties, and southeastern coastal Connecticut.

·         Hazard types: snow, sleet and freezing rain.

·         Accumulations: snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches, along with around one quarter of an inch of ice.

·         Timing: tonight through Monday.

·         Winds: northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

·         Temperatures: in the upper 20s.

·         Visibilities: one quarter mile or less at times.

·         Snowfall rates, occasionally 1 to 2 inches per hour late Sunday night into early Monday morning.

·         Impacts: hazardous travel due to reduced visibilities and significant snow, sleet and ice accumulations.

1030 Update

Based on current weather forecasts there are NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS expected to JFK operations. All shifts are expected to operate on a NORMAL schedule on both Sunday and Monday. We will keep you updated if the situation changes.


National Weather Service Forecast for JFK as of 0745 on 02/02/2015.

Today A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
 
  • Tonight Snow, mainly after 10pm. Steady temperature around 32. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Light southeast wind becoming east 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
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  • Monday Rain and snow before 10am, then snow and freezing rain. Temperature falling to around 25 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. East wind 15 to 18 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
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  • Monday Night A chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
  • Saturday, January 31, 2015

    1500 Update


    As of 1500:

     

    NOAA Forecast:

     

    Detailed Forecast

    • Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph.
    • Sunday A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
    • Sunday Night Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 28. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
    • Monday Snow and freezing rain before 3pm, then snow and sleet likely. Temperature falling to around 21 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
    • Monday Night A slight chance of snow and sleet before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 4. Blustery, with a north wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

     

     

    Additionally:

    PA OPS says snow is expected to start around 2100 on Sun with 3 to 5 inches of accumulation by 0600 Mon morning.  The temperature will rise a bit and precipitation will change to snow/sleet/freezing rain with 1 to 2 inches additional accumulation with storm ending by 2000 to 2100 Mon.

     

    Tuesday, January 27, 2015

    Terminal Parking


    As of 01/27/2015 at 2330 there will no longer be free parking at the terminals.

    AM shift will have to park at the employee lot or pay for parking.

    Those already parked at the terminal will not be charged when they leave.

    Operations Udate

    -Roads are clear and mass transit is operating on a weekend schedule.
    -Workforce is required to be here for 1500 and later operations.
    -All AM personnel are authorized overtime.  OT will be for limited hours (4 hours) with TSM discretion as needed.

    RDO OT Authorized

     Any TSO on RDO today who is able and willing to come to work will have RDO OT authorized until operations are normalized and Management/Leadership relieves those TSO's.

    Air Train Buses Running

    Air Train Buses Running
    Please be advised that as of 1210 buses are running from Howard Beach and Jamaica Air Train stations to Federal Circle. Additionally buses are running through the terminal loop from Federal Circle.

    Correction to Administrative Leave


    It has been determined that as a designated emergency employee you will only receive Administrative Leave (up until 1500) for today 01/27/2015 if you report to work for the remainder of your shift. However if you do not report for your shift the Administrative Leave will not be given and you will be charged with a full shift of your leave time.

    PM Shift must report to work Tuesday 01/27/2015

    The PM Shift must report to work Tuesday 01/27/2015 no later than 1500.

    All PM shift are expected to report to work no later than 1500

    All PM shift are expected to report to work no later than 1500 (unless their normal start time is after 1500) today 01/27/2015.

    Subway and Bus service to resume at 09:00 AM

    Subway and Bus service to resume at 09:00 AM
    Per NYC OEM NYC Subway and Bus service will resume at 09:00 with improvements starting at 12:00 PM. All PM Officers must report to work.

    Traffic And Transit Alert


    The travel ban for all NYC roads has been lifted as of 7:30 AM. All residents are allowed to travel on NYC roadways. In addition, Staten Island Ferry service has resumed as of 7:30 AM. Exercise caution when driving and allow for additional travel time.

     

    PM Officers to report for duty

    As the city returns to normal operations all PM personnel are expected to report for thei usual shift.

    Checkpoint and baggage operations will resume today by 1500.


    Checkpoint and baggage operations will resume today by 1500.  All Officers are expected to report for their shift. Snow is expected to taper off by noon.  There will be another another update by 1100.  

    Admin Leave

    Admin Leave will be used for all employees who called out prior to 1500 1/27/2015. After this time all employees must come to work or use Annual.

    Parking status at terminals update

    Until further notice Officers may park across from their terminals free.

    Monday, January 26, 2015

    Mass Transit Alert


    Due to impending winter weather, many mass transit suspensions are in effect:

     

    The Staten Island Ferry will suspend operations beginning at 11:30PM tonight, 1/26.

     

    PATH service and the Port Authority Bus Terminal will suspend service as of 11:00PM tonight, 1/26.

     

    All Port Authority Bridges and Tunnels will close at 11PM tonight, 1/26, until further notice.

     

    Amtrak has suspended Northeast Regional and Acela Express service between NY and Boston for tomorrow, 1/27. In addition, Amtrak has suspended Empire Service, Amtrak Downeaster, Vermonter, and Springfield line service, as well as Lake Shore Limited between NY and Albany and Albany and Boston only for tomorrow, 1/27. Acela Express and Northeast Regional (NY-Washington) and Keystone Service (NY-Harrisburg, PA) will operate at reduced frequencies.

     

    Limit unnecessary travel.

    PATH


    Service will operate on a weekend schedule beginning at 9PM and be suspended at 11PM until further notice.

    Port Authority Bridges and Tunnels


    All Port Authority Bridges and Tunnels will close at 11PM and will remain closed until further notice.

    Subway/Bus Service Suspended as of 2300 hrs. Tonight, 26 Jan 2015


    Due to impending winter weather, all NYC Subway, Metro North, Long Island Railroad, and MTA Bus service will be suspended effective 11:00 PM tonight, 1/26.  NJ Transit will be suspended effective 8:00PM tonight, 1/26. Limit unnecessary travel.
    Keep checking the blog for information as to when service will resume. Mon26Jan1748

    NYS DOT - TRACTOR TRAILER BAN IN EFFECT AT 1600 HRS FOR NYS THRUWAY (I-87), NEW ENGLAND THRUWAY (I-95), CROSS WESTCHESTER EXPY (I-287) UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

     

    MARINE PKWY BRIDGE - MTA ADVISES SCHEDULED CLOSURE TOMORROW NIGHT AT 23:59 HRS FOR THREE HOURS UNTIL 03:00 HRS WEDNESDAY.

     

    - Notification issued 1/26/15 at 3:15 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for The Bronx and Northern Queens from 3AM - 7AM tomorrow, 1/27. The affected area includes the New York coasts of the western Long Island Sound. Tidal departures are expected to be 2-3 feet above normal tide, with potential for up to 4 feet. Waves of 3-5 feet and high storm tides may cause beach erosion along the north facing shorelines open to the Long Island Sound. A few exposed waterfront structures may be damaged, and the potential for flooding of vulnerable shore roads exists. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. For more information, visit www.weather.gov/nyc.
    Notification issued 1/26/15 at 3:17 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Brooklyn and southern Queens from midnight tonight through 5AM tomorrow, 1/27. The affected area includes the south shore bays of western Long Island. Tidal departures are expected to be 2-3 feet above normal tide. Waves of 6-9 feet and high storm tides may cause beach erosion and washovers along ocean facing barrier beaches. A few exposed waterfront structures may be damaged, and the potential for flooding of vulnerable shore roads exists. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. For more information, visit www.weather.gov/nyc

    Citywide Traffic Ban Due to Winter Storm


    AS PER NYC MAYOR'S OFFICE:

     

    ALL NON-EMERGENCY VEHICLES ARE BANNED FROM OPERATING ON NYC ROADWAYS AS OF 11 PM TONIGHT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING RULES WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015.

    AS PER NYS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE:

     
    ALL NYS OWNED AND OPERATED ROADWAYS ARE SCHEDULED FOR CLOSURE AT 2200 HRS TONIGHT. ALL LIRR & METRO NORTH TRAINS WILL SUSPEND OPERATION AT 2300 HRS TONIGHT. NYC MTA SUBWAYS & BUSES WILL HAVE LIMITED SERVICE AFTER 1900 HRS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.                      

     

    Good Afternoon Team,

     Based on the meetings held relative to our inclement weather, just want to share the following information:
     

    • AM Parking - There was no authorization to park at the terminals since there was no inclement weather at that time. Terminal parking commenced at noon.
    • Moving forward PM (noon 1/26) and scheduled Officers (1/27) can park at their respective terminals, in accordance to the agreement with Port Authority, with approved vehicle license data on file with PA. Work with your terminal managers.
    • We will have an Emergency Team that will be supporting our Operation, starting tonight until late tomorrow morning.
    • Please continue to check status/updates via the blog and AWS messages
    • Tuesday Morning operations (1/27) will be reduced, liberal leave is encouraged, please work with your respective terminal supervisor/managers for leave authorizations. At this time Admin Leave has not been authorized. Please continue to use proper protocol for leave procedures

     

    *Please ensure you work with your Supervisors/Managers whether liberal leave will be authorized based on operational needs*.

     

    Stay safe!

     

    Chris Murgia

    Assistant Federal Security Director

     
     

    Monday 26 Jan 2015-TSA Parking at Terminals Today and Tommorow

    Vehicle parking has been authorized at all terminal lots for TSA officers for today Monday 26 Jan and Tuesday 27 Jan. You must provide your TSMs with the vehicle license plate. Mon26Jan 1347 hrs.

    Sunday, January 25, 2015


    §  Tonight A chance of snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
    §  Monday Snow likely before 9am, then snow with widespread blowing snow after 9am. High near 27. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Blustery, with a northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
    §  Monday Night Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 34 to 39 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
    §  Tuesday Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 25. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Windy, with a north wind 32 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
    §  Tuesday Night Snow with widespread blowing snow before midnight, then widespread blowing snow and a chance of snow between midnight and 3am, then widespread blowing snow and a slight chance of snow after 3am. Low around 15. Windy, with a northwest wind 24 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.