Yonkers, NY – January 27, 2015 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced this morning that the travel ban for the area has been lifted, but is urging residents to use extreme caution on City roadways.

“While we are thankful that the winter storm was less impactful on our area than originally forecasted, dangerous conditions, including heavy winds and snow drifting, do still exist,” Mayor Mike Spano said. “As our cleanup crews continue to work around the clock clearing and maintaining streets, I urge all motorists to use extreme caution when traveling.”

List of Program and Service Updates:

Travel

The travel ban for the region has been lifted. Please use extreme caution if you intend to travel today.

City Offices

 
City of Yonkers Offices, including City Hall, are open today, Tuesday, January 27.

Parking Restrictions

 
Alternate side parking rules and parking meter regulations are suspended today, Tuesday, January 27, 2015; however, residents are strongly encouraged to park their vehicle(s) in their driveway or garage, if possible, to help accelerate cleanup efforts.
As always, residents are not permitted to park on designated snow emergency routes. (For a map and list of routes, visit www.yonkersny.gov/snow.)

Schools & Libraries

 
Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) and Yonkers Public Libraries remain closed today, Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
Information about Regents exams will be forthcoming from YPS later in the week.

Garbage & Recycling Collection

 
The City has rescheduled garbage and recycling collection which was previously suspended. The new schedule is as follows: Tuesday’s regularly scheduled garbage collection will be picked up on Wednesday; Wednesday’s regularly scheduled recycling collection will be picked up on Thursday; Thursday garbage collection will take place Friday; Friday garbage collection remains suspended.
The Recycling Center and Organic Yard remain closed today.

Programs & Services

 
All Parks Department programs and facilities remain cancelled and/or closed to the general public today, including:

Child, Youth and Adult Recreation Programs
Aquatics at the Mark Twain and Yonkers Avenue Pools
Project Friendship/ Young Adult Club
Indoor Permit Holders at Yonkers Public Schools
Coyne Park Rifle Range
Murray’s Skating Rink
Public Hours at the Yonkers Animal Shelter
All Office for the Aging programs remain cancelled today.

For more information on the City’s snow and ice control efforts, visit the City website at www.yonkersny.gov/snow. Residents also are encouraged to call the Mayor’s 24-hour Hotline at 377-HELP (4357) and visit the City’s Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofyonkers and Twitter at @cityofyonkers for updates on cancellations throughout this and every weather event. All emergencies should be directed to 9-1-1.

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Media Contact:

Christina Gilmartin

Communications Director, Office of the Mayor

City Hall: 914-377-6208

Cell: 914-512-4017

Christina.gilmartin@yonkersny.gov

Alert sent on 01/27/2015 at 11:35AM EST

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