Overview
- Ground stops and multi-hour delays were reported at JFK, Newark and LaGuardia as strong winds disrupted flights Thursday.
- MTA Bridges and Tunnels restricted vulnerable vehicles, with broad bans on the Verrazzano-Narrows and targeted limits on the Cross Bay, Marine Parkway and Throgs Neck crossings.
- Subway service saw widespread disruptions, including delays on the A, C, E, F, R and W lines, temporary B and Q suspensions, 1 trains skipping stops, and Uptown 2 and 5 trains bypassing Newkirk Avenue–Little Haiti for water removal.
- Utilities reported thousands without power, led by New Jersey outages from JCPL and PSE&G, with additional losses for PSEG LI, Con Edison and Orange and Rockland in New York.
- Downed trees and live wires caused localized damage from the Rockaways and Queens to the Bronx and Yonkers, as city officials urged residents to avoid flooded areas, secure outdoor items and allow extra travel time, including for early voting.