We are closely monitoring forecasts indicating a significant winter storm expected to affect the New York City area Sunday through Monday, January 25–26. Snowfall, hazardous travel conditions, and freezing temperatures are expected. Forecast details regarding timing and intensity may still change as updated information becomes available.
At this time, no decisions have been made regarding campus closures, class adjustments, or remote work. Any updates will be shared promptly through official college communication channels.
What to Do Now
- Prepare contingency plans for classes, meetings, and work activities in the event weather conditions require changes.
- Faculty and staff: Please ensure office windows are securely closed and all non-essential equipment is powered down before leaving for the weekend. If you remotely log into your desktop computer, you may leave that system powered on.
Stay Informed
Please continue to monitor the following for updates:
- York College email – official announcements
- York College social media – real-time updates
- Regroup Campus Alerts – emergency text and voice notifications
- York College website – homepage notices
- CUNYfirst – course and schedule information
Update Your Emergency Contacts
To ensure you receive emergency notifications:
- Log into CUNYfirst
- Navigate to Personal Information
- Confirm or add your mobile number and email address
- Opt in to Emergency Alerts
For citywide notifications, sign up for Notify NYC at nyc.gov/notifynyc or text NotifyNYC to 692692.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Public Safety at 718-262-2222.
We will continue to monitor this storm closely and provide timely updates to help keep our community safe and prepared.
Eduardo Rios Office: 718-262-2104
Vice President for Finance & Administration Cell: 929-720-2167
Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Facilities Officer Email: erios9@PROTECTED
MS Teams: eduardo.rios09@PROTECTED
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY, 11451.
Thank you,