Snow Emergency concluded

TROY, NY » Troy Mayor Patrick Madden announced the city’s Snow Emergency concluded on Saturday night. Parking restrictions on designated Snow Emergency streets were lifted, and regular parking rules are now in effect. Snow removal and cleanup operations will resume in targeted neighborhoods and side streets beginning Monday; residents should observe all posted regular or special parking restrictions. “Last week’s storm delivered near-historic accumulations of snow across our community,” Madden said. “I’m pleased with the rapid response from our Public Works and Public Utilities crews and contractors throughout the multi-day, round the clock cleanup and removal effort. While the snow emergency has concluded, additional neighborhood snow removal and pushback operations will continue across the city this weekend and into next week. “We thank the residents, families and businesses for their cooperation and patience as we continue to dig out from this major snow storm.” The city, meanwhile, requested support from New York state for snow removal operations and the state Department of Transportation will assist with snow removal on Congress Street, Pawling Avenue, and 6th Avenue at 6:00 a.m., Monday and Tuesday. Traffic detours, lane closures and parking restrictions are possible. Motorists are asked to observe all posted detours and parking restrictions. Residents are asked to exercise caution and reduce speeds where snow removal equipment and vehicles are operating to ensure the safety of workers. “We thank Governor Cuomo and New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) for their assistance to clear snow & ice from city streets following the storm,” Madden added. “The additional equipment and resources from NYS DOT will assist with snow removal on major traffic routes and allow us to expand snow cleanup operations throughout the City.” Residents are asked to exercise caution and reduce speeds where snow removal equipment and vehicles are operating to ensure the safety of workers. Residents are reminded to observe all normal street postings or additional posted parking restrictions. Vehicles in violation of parking restrictions will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. Vehicle owners are urged to clear their vehicles of snow and relocate from on-street parking where possible. Vehicles parked on city streets can obstruct plow vehicles from effectively pushing back snow on residential streets. Removal of parked vehicles will improve the effectiveness of cleanup operations. Cooperation from the public will help ensure a quick, effective cleanup effort.

Overnight and off-street parking

Residents are encouraged to continue using public parking lots in their neighborhood. Vehicles can be parked free on weekends, and overnight only (5 p.m. – 8 a.m.) on weekdays, at the following locations: • Y Lot (1st Street) • 5th Avenue Parking Garage • State Street Parking Garage • 5th Avenue & Congress Street Lot • Front Street Lot • Green Island Lot Please note: Permitted vehicles can utilize these lots during normal weekday hours of operation. 24 hour parking is available at the following locations: • Little Italy Market Lot • 4th and Ferry Street Lot • Knickerbacker Ice Facility lot • Frear Park Golf Course lot