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Mayor Issues Snow Emergency Beginning Tonight at 7:00 pm

Cars found blocking the road will be towed

An “Emergency Weather Declaration” has been issued by Mayor Mike Bloomberg.

The National Weather Service today forecasted a storm that will dump eight to 12 inches on the city, beginning at 7 p.m.

Cars found blocking the road, the declaration reads, will be towed at the owner’s expense. 

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Alternate side parking rules and meter payment are suspended effective immediately, as are garbage collections.

Motorists who need to check conditions can access winter weather travel updates at https://www.nysdot.gov/wta. Real-time travel reports can also be accessed by phone by dialing 511 or online at www.511ny.org.

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