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| New York Today: A Nor’easter Nears | New York Today: A Nor’easter Nears |
| (about 2 hours later) | |
| Updated, 9:28 a.m. | |
| Good morning on this murky Monday. | Good morning on this murky Monday. |
| A severe coastal storm is bearing down on our city. | A severe coastal storm is bearing down on our city. |
| The nor’easter is threatening two days of wet weather, potential flooding, icy temperatures that may feel like the low 20s, and strong winds that could damage trees and pull down power lines. | The nor’easter is threatening two days of wet weather, potential flooding, icy temperatures that may feel like the low 20s, and strong winds that could damage trees and pull down power lines. |
| Here in the city, we’re expecting the worst to arrive later today and into the evening. A high-wind warning is in effect until Tuesday, and with up to four inches of rain possible over the next couple of days, a flood watch and coastal flood advisory will take effect this afternoon. | Here in the city, we’re expecting the worst to arrive later today and into the evening. A high-wind warning is in effect until Tuesday, and with up to four inches of rain possible over the next couple of days, a flood watch and coastal flood advisory will take effect this afternoon. |
| The nor’easter we’re experiencing is essentially the same storm that has triggered tornadoes in the southeastern United States, killing more than a dozen people, said Tim Morrin, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service. | The nor’easter we’re experiencing is essentially the same storm that has triggered tornadoes in the southeastern United States, killing more than a dozen people, said Tim Morrin, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service. |
| “It’s a very dynamic, very large storm, and when all is said and done, it’s going to be impacting multiple states, millions of people and will have lots of types of severe weather,” he told us. | “It’s a very dynamic, very large storm, and when all is said and done, it’s going to be impacting multiple states, millions of people and will have lots of types of severe weather,” he told us. |
| A few things to keep in mind today: | A few things to keep in mind today: |
| Prepare to wade through water. Pools of water and flooding from slow drainage could become an issue in the city, Mr. Morrin said. | Prepare to wade through water. Pools of water and flooding from slow drainage could become an issue in the city, Mr. Morrin said. |
| Watch for flying debris or objects. With wind gusting up to 60 miles per hour, anything that is light and not tied down — like garbage cans — could become projectiles, Mr. Morrin said. Tie down outdoor items or bring them inside. | Watch for flying debris or objects. With wind gusting up to 60 miles per hour, anything that is light and not tied down — like garbage cans — could become projectiles, Mr. Morrin said. Tie down outdoor items or bring them inside. |
| Stay indoors, if you can. The safest place to be is indoors, Mr. Morrin said. Since wind gusts are stronger at higher elevations, if you do find yourself on a bridge or overpass, exercise caution. | Stay indoors, if you can. The safest place to be is indoors, Mr. Morrin said. Since wind gusts are stronger at higher elevations, if you do find yourself on a bridge or overpass, exercise caution. |
| Leave home earlier. The morning commute could get messy, so please be careful out there and allow yourself extra travel time. | Leave home earlier. The morning commute could get messy, so please be careful out there and allow yourself extra travel time. |
| (An umbrella and extra pair of socks should help, too. Hair forecast: lots-o’-knots.) | (An umbrella and extra pair of socks should help, too. Hair forecast: lots-o’-knots.) |
| The nor’easter, which is expected to linger here into Tuesday, comes on the anniversary of last year’s blizzard, the biggest snowstorm in the city’s history. | The nor’easter, which is expected to linger here into Tuesday, comes on the anniversary of last year’s blizzard, the biggest snowstorm in the city’s history. |
| We’ll be keeping you up to date on the storm throughout the morning. | We’ll be keeping you up to date on the storm throughout the morning. |
| Here’s what else is happening: | Here’s what else is happening: |
| • New York was once a leading foe of tobacco. But Mayor Bill de Blasio hasn’t advanced the legacy of his predecessor, Michael Bloomberg, of trying to get New Yorkers to quit smoking. [New York Times] | • New York was once a leading foe of tobacco. But Mayor Bill de Blasio hasn’t advanced the legacy of his predecessor, Michael Bloomberg, of trying to get New Yorkers to quit smoking. [New York Times] |
| • The Big Apple Circus may have shut down, but circus animals don’t ever really retire. [New York Times] | • The Big Apple Circus may have shut down, but circus animals don’t ever really retire. [New York Times] |
| • In President Trump’s hometown, a clear message of defiance from women. [New York Times] | |
| • Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that in New York, insurance companies would continue covering contraception with no co-pay, no matter what becomes of the Affordable Care Act. [CNN] | • Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that in New York, insurance companies would continue covering contraception with no co-pay, no matter what becomes of the Affordable Care Act. [CNN] |
| • A city dance troupe prepares for the Chinese Lunar New Year. [New York Times] | • A city dance troupe prepares for the Chinese Lunar New Year. [New York Times] |
| • A new salon in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, will cater to women with hijabs. [New York Post] | • A new salon in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, will cater to women with hijabs. [New York Post] |
| • A look at the Westchester Gun Show. [CBS] | • A look at the Westchester Gun Show. [CBS] |
| • Latisha Hopewell, a mother of two, earns a degree and her daughters’ admiration. [New York Times] | • Latisha Hopewell, a mother of two, earns a degree and her daughters’ admiration. [New York Times] |
| • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “It Was Always the Words” | • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “It Was Always the Words” |
| • Scoreboard: Rangers defeat Red Wings, 1-0 (in overtime). Flyers burn Islanders, 3-2 (in overtime). | • Scoreboard: Rangers defeat Red Wings, 1-0 (in overtime). Flyers burn Islanders, 3-2 (in overtime). |
| • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Monday Briefing. | • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Monday Briefing. |
| • “The Rhythmic Art of Thread,” an exhibition that uses fibers as an art medium, at Arsenal in Central Park. 9 a.m. [Free] | • “The Rhythmic Art of Thread,” an exhibition that uses fibers as an art medium, at Arsenal in Central Park. 9 a.m. [Free] |
| • Explore the world of magic at the interactive “Hall of Magic” at the William Vale in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 2 to 10 p.m. [Free] | • Explore the world of magic at the interactive “Hall of Magic” at the William Vale in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 2 to 10 p.m. [Free] |
| • A screening of the film “The Governor,” by Stan Brakhage, at the Anthology Film Archives in the East Village. 7 p.m. [$11] | • A screening of the film “The Governor,” by Stan Brakhage, at the Anthology Film Archives in the East Village. 7 p.m. [$11] |
| • The musician Gaelynn Lea performs at the Knitting Factory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 8 p.m. [$10] | • The musician Gaelynn Lea performs at the Knitting Factory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. 8 p.m. [$10] |
| • “Tight Ship,” featuring comedy performances and interactive games, at Freddy’s Bar and Backroom in Park Slope, Brooklyn. 8:30 p.m. [Free] | • “Tight Ship,” featuring comedy performances and interactive games, at Freddy’s Bar and Backroom in Park Slope, Brooklyn. 8:30 p.m. [Free] |
| • Rangers host Kings, 7 p.m. (MSG). Nets host Spurs, 7:30 p.m. (YES). Knicks at Pacers, 8 p.m. (TNT). | • Rangers host Kings, 7 p.m. (MSG). Nets host Spurs, 7:30 p.m. (YES). Knicks at Pacers, 8 p.m. (TNT). |
| • For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide. | • For more events, see The New York Times’s Arts & Entertainment guide. |
| • Subway and PATH | • Subway and PATH |
| • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak | • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak |
| • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. | • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. |
| • Alternate-side parking: in effect until Jan. 28. | • Alternate-side parking: in effect until Jan. 28. |
| • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry | • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry |
| • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark | • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark |
| If your block competed with the city’s other streets in a beauty pageant, how would it do? | If your block competed with the city’s other streets in a beauty pageant, how would it do? |
| Take a look. | Take a look. |
| Every year and a half, the Department of Transportation judges each block and rates it on a scale of one to 10 — with an eye toward potholes, cracking, wear and general distress. | Every year and a half, the Department of Transportation judges each block and rates it on a scale of one to 10 — with an eye toward potholes, cracking, wear and general distress. |
| Here are the results. | Here are the results. |
| The neighborhoods with the best street ratings? Fort Greene, followed by Starrett City and Williamsburg, all in Brooklyn. | The neighborhoods with the best street ratings? Fort Greene, followed by Starrett City and Williamsburg, all in Brooklyn. |
| The worst? Kew Gardens in Queens, Parkchester in the Bronx and Seagate-Coney Island in Brooklyn. The Manhattan neighborhood with the worst-rated streets is Carnegie Hill. | The worst? Kew Gardens in Queens, Parkchester in the Bronx and Seagate-Coney Island in Brooklyn. The Manhattan neighborhood with the worst-rated streets is Carnegie Hill. |
| As a borough, Brooklyn’s streets are in the best condition. Three-fourths are rated in good condition, followed by Queens (71 percent), the Bronx (68.5 percent), Manhattan (66.3 percent) and Staten Island (59.6), according to the report. | As a borough, Brooklyn’s streets are in the best condition. Three-fourths are rated in good condition, followed by Queens (71 percent), the Bronx (68.5 percent), Manhattan (66.3 percent) and Staten Island (59.6), according to the report. |
| Over all, about 70 percent of the city’s streets were rated as being in good condition, about 30 percent as fair and less than 1 percent as poor. | Over all, about 70 percent of the city’s streets were rated as being in good condition, about 30 percent as fair and less than 1 percent as poor. |
| You can check out your street’s rating on this map from the Department of Transportation. | You can check out your street’s rating on this map from the Department of Transportation. |
| How does your block fare? Let us know in the comments. | How does your block fare? Let us know in the comments. |
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