Winter storm Jonas has dumped almost two feet of snow on the Big Apple and left carnage in Virginia, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Nashville. NYC usually keeps operating during big storms, but Jonas has effectively shut the city down.
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a travel ban that prohibits drivers from being on the roads after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Drivers on the road after 2:30 are subject to arrest for violating the ban.
The New York Police Department’s chief of police is encouraging New Yorkers to stay indoors.
“Last year, no one got arrested. People made the right decisions. We are looking for that again today,” James P. O’Neill said at a press conference.
For those who must brave the weather today, some transit is operating. Above-ground transit is suspended after 4 p.m. Saturday, extending to buses and above-ground subway lines. The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad have also suspended service. However, local subway trains are running on a limited schedule, according to the MTA.
In a statement obtained by USA Today, St. Martin said safety is Broadway’s primary concern.
“Now that the snowstorm has arrived, I’d like to reiterate that the safety and security of theatregoers and employees is everyone's primary concern,” she said. “As a result of the ban on travel in New York and the suspension of public transportation by government authorities and other safety precautions implemented on behalf of the weather, matinee and evening performances will be cancelled today, January 23rd.”
Broadway expects to resume operations on Sunday.
A Rita Moreno concert in Lincoln Center was also cancelled.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a travel ban that prohibits drivers from being on the roads after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Drivers on the road after 2:30 are subject to arrest for violating the ban.
Mayor @BilldeBlasio signs travel ban for New York City, effective 2:30pm today. pic.twitter.com/7DXCUobprK
— Mayoral Photo Office (@NYCMayoralPhoto) January 23, 2016
The New York Police Department’s chief of police is encouraging New Yorkers to stay indoors.
“Last year, no one got arrested. People made the right decisions. We are looking for that again today,” James P. O’Neill said at a press conference.
For those who must brave the weather today, some transit is operating. Above-ground transit is suspended after 4 p.m. Saturday, extending to buses and above-ground subway lines. The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad have also suspended service. However, local subway trains are running on a limited schedule, according to the MTA.
In a statement obtained by USA Today, St. Martin said safety is Broadway’s primary concern.
“Now that the snowstorm has arrived, I’d like to reiterate that the safety and security of theatregoers and employees is everyone's primary concern,” she said. “As a result of the ban on travel in New York and the suspension of public transportation by government authorities and other safety precautions implemented on behalf of the weather, matinee and evening performances will be cancelled today, January 23rd.”
Broadway expects to resume operations on Sunday.
A Rita Moreno concert in Lincoln Center was also cancelled.
Stay off the road, @NYPDChiefofDept says. We don't want to have to arrest you. pic.twitter.com/MOUvbuLARy
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) January 23, 2016
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