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Toured the planned upgrades underway at @nypd facility at Rodman’s Neck. When complete it’ll make our public safety training operations there quieter for the community, and better for our officers! Thanks @NYCDDC for keeping NYC building!
.@siadvance recently profiled Hitendra Patel, Director of Staten Island projects at DDC's Infrastructure Division. A public servant for nearly 40 years, he has seen first hand how his projects have transformed communities on Staten Island. on.nyc.gov/40g0WFv
🔥 Heat Alert Today! Temps are rising plan ahead: ✔️ Stay in AC if you are vulnerable to heat ✔️ Hydrate early & often ✔️ Avoid outdoor activity 11AM–4PM ✔️ Wear light clothes & sunscreen ✔️ Check on neighbors Need to cool off? Find your cool options at…
Don't hate the messenger: we have a serious day of heat ahead of us. NYC will be under a Heat Advisory tomorrow with the temperature feeling like it is over 100 degrees. Cooling centers will be open! Stay hydrated and find out how to 'Beat the Heat': nyc.gov/beattheheat
.@NWSNewYorkNY Heat Advisory for NYC: 11 AM - 8 PM on Friday, 7/25. Seek a cool space, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, & stay hydrated. For more info & safety tips, visit NYC.gov/beattheheat or weather.gov/okx. Multilingual & ASL Link: on.nyc.gov/2rjosBI. #NYwx
🚀 Shape the future of construction at the DDC Innovation Summit. Join 400+ industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers on October 22, 2025, for a full day of collaboration, learning, and high-impact presentations. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4nZI9bD
Summer Streets starts this Saturday! Catch us in #Queens and #onStatenIsland. 🗓️July 26 ⏰7AM-3PM 📍Vernon Blvd + Forest Ave More info: nyc.gov/SummerStreets
Looking back on 30 years of Civil Service - @NYCDDC Commissioner Thomas Foley has helped build numerous projects around the five boroughs - the #StatenIsland native is moving to the private sector after the end of the month #Design #Construction #NYC
We've got you covered with our Cool It! NYC map with plenty of water features, drinking fountains, and tree cover to keep you hydrated and cool this summer!🥤 on.nyc.gov/4o0Bnm4
#Hydration is important, especially during the summer's high temps. "People often don’t “drink as much fluid as they’re really supposed to,” says Dr. Cara Taubman, clinical director of emergency management at NYC Health + Hospitals in Harlem. “You really need to drink more fluids…
REMINDER: Join DDC on July 21st from 5 to 7 PM for a Meet the Team event for the new recreation center at Roy Wilkins Park. The event will be at 120-50 Springfield Boulevard. We encourage #MWBEs and local firms to attend this info session. Register: qrco.de/rwrec
When a DDC construction project is in your neighborhood, your contact is the local Community Construction Liaison (CCL). CCLs keep everyone informed, answer questions, and help with special requests. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4fj6Wlu
We're not done with this heat just yet! The Heat Advisory will remain in effect today, so be sure to hydrate, use one of our Cooling Centers, and check on your pets and vulnerable neighbors. Together, we can all Beat the Heat!
NYC is under a Heat Advisory through 10 PM tonight. Temperatures will climb into the low 90s this afternoon. With humidity, it will feel like 96–97°F between 2 PM and 6 PM. This kind of heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults, children, people with health…
REMINDER: An Air Quality Health Advisory is currently in effect today, July 16, for NYC. Read our guidance on air quality: nyc.gov/airquality During the heat wave, New Yorkers should use A/C when indoors or go to an air-conditioned place: nyc.gov/beattheheat
NYC is entering another intense heat wave this week and it’s not just the temperature. The air will be hot and humid, making it harder for your body to cool itself through sweat. This increases the risk of heat-related illness, even for healthy individuals. Plan ahead to stay…
We're expecting rain tonight, and there's a Flood Watch in effect until midnight! Stay safe and never drive into flooded water. Clear catch basins in advance or call 311 to report them. Sign up for @NotifyNYC to stay up to date.
A Flood Watch is in effect, especially for low-lying/poor drainage areas until midnight. We have activated the City’s Flash Flood Emergency Plan. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon through midnight, with the main hazard being heavy downpours and localized…
.@NWSNewYorkNY Flood Watch for NYC: 2PM today until 12AM, 7/15. 2+ in per hr possible. 1/2 - 1 1/2 inches likely w/ totals up to 3 in possible. May cause flooding of roadways & sts. Don't drive/walk where water covers roadway. Move to higher ground during periods of heavy rain.
This July marks 35 years of the #ADA. A landmark civil rights law advancing equity and access for PWDs. To celebrate, we present 35 Years Forward: ADA x #NYC - a citywide calendar of events uplifting #disability inclusion. Explore, attend, and amplify: nyc.gov/ada35
Thanks to our partners at @NYCDDC for managing this project for us!
Queens Borough Hall might be 85 years old, but our public plaza in front of the building is brand new! Proud to cut the ribbon on this beautiful, fully ADA-accessible space yesterday with @NYCDDC, @NYCDCAS and @NYCDisabilities as we make The People's House more navigable for ALL
Join DDC on July 21st from 5 to 7 PM for a Meet the Team event for the new recreation center at Roy Wilkins Park. The event will be at 120-50 Springfield Boulevard. We encourage #MWBEs and local firms to attend this info session. Register: qrco.de/rwrec
