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New York City Emergency Management Department
Coverage of New York City Emergency Management Department in the Nexus archive.
- Rockaway Beach reopens after intermittent closures following multiple shark sightings
Rockaway Beach reopened at 3:30 p.m. after intermittent closures due to multiple confirmed bull shark sightings off the Queens coastline. The NYC Emergency Management Department issued a warning, and the Parks Department confirmed no further sightings before reopening. Hempstead beaches also closed and reopened following a 9-foot shark sighting.
- New York City and MTA officials prepare for the extreme heat
New York City and MTA officials are preparing for an extreme heat alert by opening hundreds of cooling centers and extending hours at outdoor pools. The city's Emergency Management Department has issued the alert as temperatures are expected to rise through the week.