New York City Subway System Temporarily Suspends Night Service

05/02/2020

Starting on Wednesday, May 6th, the 24/7 NYC Subway System will start closing every night during the COVID-19 emergency from 1:00 am to 5:00 am in the morning to facilitate the cleaning and sanitation of all trains and stations.

The subway in New York the only one that operates 24 hours a day in the United States and among the few in the world, has always been the hallmark of the city. Over the past few decades, the service has only been briefly suspended during the storm of 2015, Hurricane Sandy, and immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The temporary night closure was decided by Governor Cuomo in agreement with Mayor De Blasio, to allow time for intensive cleaning and sanitification, and at the same time try to solve the problem of the homeless, who have always used the subway as a shelter overnight but even more so duing the COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah Feinberg, president of the New York City Transit, said in a statement that "the subway system should not be used as a substitute for shelter." "It is not good for our customers, it is not good for our workers and it is not good for New York homeless people who deserve much, much more attention," she said.

New York City is and will always be a city open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, said the executive director of Riders Alliance, Betsy Plum, the closing cannot be a long-term solution "and at the same time while the subway service is disrupted, a safe, reliable and frequent bus service must be guaranteed as a replacement. "

Roads closed to traffic and Citi Bike Expansion

From the mayor De Blasio also the announcement of wanting to close some roads to traffic to allow more space for pedestrians and bikers to stay outdoors while keeping the social distance. Initially, we will have 40 miles to arrive at 100 miles before the summer.

There is also the plan to increase and expand the Citi Bike system, the only means of transport that has seen a surge since De Blasio has encouraged New Yorkers to walk or pedal to get to their office.

It's 7:00 PM and the city claps its hands!!

The applause in support of health workers begins at 7:00 pm in the evening, from Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens, and everywhere in between ... New York New York, sung by Frank Sinatra, is the song chosen for the evening tribute .. "I want to be a part of it - New York, New York."

What I want you to hear is the version of Liza Minelli - Here you go & enjoy the show!

 

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