When it rains in NYC, don’t wade through flooded streets (it’s really gross)

… as these events are it is critical not to come into contact with floodwater  … Why you should steer clear of … in this most recent storm it is advisable to not come into contact with the water says Jovine who wrote  Disaster … avoiding the beach for a few days after a storm because of contamination from storm runoff  Similarly  the citys …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 24, 2019 - 2:15PM
What is the best smoke detector for a NYC apartment?

… detector though NYCHA officials say one was installed in 2017 and tested in January Reportedly one of the victims had … smoke detectors sold in New York State must be powered by a 10year sealed nonremovable battery or be hardwired to an … company also has a hardwired model for $46 For additional info heres a FDNY tip sheet on smoke and carbon monoxide …

By Nikki M. Mascali |May 13, 2019 - 9:00AM
Dear Ms. Demeanor: I live in a NYC doorman building. Do I really need to lock my apartment door?

… door However heres a cautionary tale Years ago I found a delivery person outside my door with food I had not ordered My … the street The doorman buzzed my intercom just as the delivery man was ringing my doorbell Fortunately he just left … help but imagine the headline Elderly woman murdered by delivery person in doorman building One more word of caution I …

By Dianne Ackerman |April 26, 2019 - 12:00PM