GRIDLOCK SAM

Sun. Sept. 12-Sat. Sept. 18

ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING IS SUSPENDED THURSDAY FOR YOM KIPPUR

A reminder for today, Sunday: the Giants’ home opener against the Broncos at 4 p.m. will affect Hudson River crossings, Rt. 3, Rt. 495, and the NJT. The U.S. Open Men’s Finals will be held at Arthur Ashe Stadium at 4 p.m., and the Mets will host the Yanks across the street at 8 p.m.

Back to school! NYC Public Schools resume classes on Monday. Traffic and transit volumes will be up citywide; it’ll be busy in front of schools during pick-up and drop-off times. Please drive extra carefully.

Yom Kippur is Thursday. Schools will be shut and traffic will be somewhat lighter overall, but anticipate extra activity in Borough Park, Williamsburg, and Crown Heights on Tuesday and Wednesday leading up to the holiday.

The 95th Annual Feast of San Gennaro begins Thursday, continuing through Sunday, Sept. 26th. Expect closures on Mulberry St. between Canal St. and Houston St., Hester St. between Baxter St. and Centre St., and Grand St. between Baxter St. and Centre Market Pl. Traffic will be heavy in Little Italy, especially evenings and during the weekend.

The Twins will play the Yankees in the Bronx on Monday at 2 p.m. The Cardinals meet the Mets on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Say hello to the subway system’s newest transfer! A passageway is now open between 42nd St.-Bryant Park and Times Sq. from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. daily.

Monday to Friday this week, Flushing-bound 7 trains will skip 33rd St.-Rawson St., 40th St.-Lowery St., 46th St.-Bliss St., 52nd St., and 69th St. from 10:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday to Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Manhattan-bound N trains will skip Bay Pkwy., 20th Ave., 18th Ave., New Utrecht Ave., Fort Hamilton Pkwy., and 8th Ave.

Mailbag Dear Gridlock Sam,

Please inform your reading public of the proper procedures of making a left turn off a two-way street (whether controlled or not). Too many people pull into the intersection, and start their turn immediately, pulling into the oncoming lane. This is 1. Extremely dangerous (head on collision risk), 2. Counter opposed to smooth traffic flow (blocking 1 lane of oncoming traffic); 3. Just downright stupid and discourteous.

Dear Erik,

You did a good job explaining it. I would add, when making a left turn while waiting for opposing traffic, to keep your wheel straight; if your wheels are turned and you are rear-ended you’ll be pushed into oncoming traffic.