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A magnitude 4.7 earthquake with its epicenter in Lebanon, N.J., (approximately 50 miles west of Manhattan) occurred the morning of April 5 at 10:23 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for New York City and a Winter Storm Warning for counties north and west of the city, in effect from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City and its surrounding areas, in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 19.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for New York City and its surrounding areas, in effect the evening of January 15 through 1 p.m. January 16.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch and High Wind Warning for parts of New York City and the surrounding region beginning 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 9 through the afternoon of Wednesday, January 10.
As of Friday, January 5, the MTA is still working on repairs related to a train derailment near 96th Street that occurred on Thursday, January 4. Currently, there is no 1 Train service between 137th Street and Times Square 42nd Street.
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, November 20, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only with entry at the pedestrian gates at Broadway and 116th and Amsterdam and 116th, along with the Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive. All other campus gates will be closed.
Beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only with entry at the pedestrian gates at Broadway and 116th and Amsterdam and 116th, along with the Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive. All other campus gates will be closed.
Beginning at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow, November 14, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only with entry at the pedestrian gates at Broadway and 116th and Amsterdam and 116th, along with the Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive.
Effective as of December 21, 2023, regular gate hours have resumed at the Morningside campus. Note that there may be future instances that necessitate the implementation of gate closures or access restrictions.
Beginning at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to CUID holders only with entry at the pedestrian gates at Broadway and 116th and Amsterdam and 116th, along with the Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive.
Beginning at 10 a.m. tomorrow, October 25, access to the Morningside campus will be limited to the pedestrian gates at Broadway and 116th and Amsterdam and 116th, along with the Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive. All other campus gates will be closed. Beginning at 1 p.m., access to campus will be limited to CUID holders only based on information received from law enforcement about a planned demonstration to occur near campus tomorrow evening.
Effective as of the evening of October 12, CUIDs are no longer needed to access campus. While this access has been restored, out of an abundance of caution the campus gate access points will remain in place for Friday, October 13.
Beginning at 6:00 a.m. October 12 access to the Morningside campus will be open to valid Columbia University ID holders only. This condition is in place to help maintain safety and a sense of community through planned demonstration activities.
The NYC Emergency Management Department advises New Yorkers to prepare for heavy rain and thunderstorms in NYC starting late 10/6 through the afternoon of 10/7. Flash flooding will be possible during this time. Periods of heavy rain may cause flooding in the city, including highways, streets, basements, and underpasses. NYC Emergency Management states that major, widespread impacts are not anticipated.