New York City School Closings Today — Live Status & Delays (New York)
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Live status monitored for New York City Public Schools (NYCDOE), Yonkers City School District (YCSD), and Great Neck Union Free School District (GNUFSD).
How School Closures Are Announced in New York City
New York City Public Schools (NYCDOE) — the largest school district in the United States — has a well-established closure protocol that most NYC families learn quickly. Citywide closures are decided by the Schools Chancellor and announced primarily through the official schools.nyc.gov closures page, NYC Emergency Alerts (Notify NYC), and the NYCDOE’s social media channels. For storm-related closures, the announcement typically comes by 6:00 AM on the day of closure, though when a major nor’easter is forecast, the Chancellor may announce as early as the night before. Families enrolled in NYC schools can also receive alerts through the NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) app and the DOE’s automated phone notification system.
Unlike many suburban districts, NYCDOE can close individual school buildings while the rest of the system remains open — for example, if a building loses heat, sustains water damage, or faces a localized emergency. During these partial closures, the specific affected schools are listed at schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-closures. All major local TV and radio stations — including NY1, WNBC, WABC, WCBS, and WNYW Fox 5 — broadcast closure information beginning at 5:00 AM on days when weather or other emergencies threaten normal operations. This page monitors NYCDOE’s official feed, local TV RSS sources, and news outlets simultaneously, so you can check one place instead of many.
Weather Risks That Trigger NYC School Closings
- Nor’easters and blizzards: The most common cause of citywide school closures. A nor’easter tracking up the Atlantic coast can dump 6–18+ inches of snow on the five boroughs, making travel by bus, subway, and foot dangerous for students and staff alike.
- Freezing rain and ice storms: Even a thin glaze of ice on NYC sidewalks and school steps creates serious slip-and-fall hazards. NYCDOE is more likely to delay or close when freezing rain is forecast than when dry snow is predicted, because ice is harder to treat and clear quickly across 1,700 buildings.
- Extreme cold wind chills: When wind chills drop to -10°F or colder, the risk of frostbite for students waiting at bus stops or walking to school rises sharply. The Chancellor weighs wind chill alongside precipitation when making closure decisions.
- Heavy rain and urban flooding: NYC’s aging storm drain infrastructure can lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas such as parts of Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. If flooding disrupts the subway or makes bus routes impassable, schools in affected areas may close or delay.
- Tropical storms and hurricanes: Hurricane season (June–November) occasionally brings tropical storm conditions to the New York metro area. Major storms such as Hurricane Sandy (2012) triggered extended multi-day closures and are a key reference point in NYCDOE emergency planning.
- Air quality emergencies: Following the June 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke event — which pushed NYC air quality to hazardous levels — NYCDOE moved all outdoor activities indoors and has since updated its air quality protocols. Extremely poor AQI days may trigger modified school operations or outdoor activity bans.
- Extreme heat: Many older NYC school buildings lack air conditioning. During heat waves, NYCDOE may dismiss students early or suspend in-person instruction to prevent heat-related illness.
Frequently Asked Questions — New York City School Closings
How early does New York City Public Schools (NYCDOE) announce school closures?
NYCDOE typically announces citywide closures by 6:00 AM on the day of the event. For major storms that are well-forecast — such as a nor’easter with a high-confidence track — the Chancellor may announce closure the evening before, sometimes as early as 9:00 PM. The official announcement always appears first on schools.nyc.gov, followed immediately by NYC Emergency Alerts and local TV/radio stations. Individual building closures (heating failures, emergencies) are announced separately and may come at any time.
Can individual NYC schools close while others stay open?
Yes. NYCDOE frequently closes individual school buildings due to heating system failures, water main breaks, structural issues, or localized emergencies while the rest of the 1,700-school system operates normally. When this happens, NYCDOE posts the affected buildings at schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-closures. This page monitors both citywide closure announcements and individual building closures, and displays them separately so families can quickly confirm their specific school’s status.
Which TV and radio stations cover NYC school closings?
NY1 (Spectrum News NY1, channel 1 on Spectrum cable) is the most comprehensive local source, running school closing crawls continuously during weather events. WNBC Channel 4, WABC Channel 7, WCBS Channel 2, and WNYW Fox 5 all begin broadcasting closure information from approximately 5:00 AM on closure days. WCBS 880 AM and WINS 1010 AM are the primary all-news radio stations for closure updates during the commute window.
How does the NYCDOE closure decision affect charter schools and private schools?
NYCDOE’s closure decisions apply only to NYC public schools. Charter schools — even those that share buildings with public schools — make independent closure decisions and are not automatically closed when NYCDOE closes. Similarly, Catholic schools (under the Archdiocese of New York or Diocese of Brooklyn), private schools, and yeshivas set their own closure policies. During major storms, most charter and private schools follow NYCDOE’s lead, but families should always confirm directly with their school.
What is a “Chancellor’s Day” and how does it affect closings?
A Chancellor’s Day (also called a Superintendent’s Conference Day or Staff Development Day) is a scheduled day when school buildings are open for teachers and staff but not for students. These are planned in advance and appear on the NYCDOE school calendar. They are not the same as emergency closures. If you see “Chancellor’s Day” in a news headline or alert, it means school is closed for students that day — but it was planned, not caused by weather or an emergency.
How often is this page updated for NYC school status?
This page checks live sources every 15 minutes under normal conditions, and every 5 minutes during active weather alerts or when a closure has been detected. Sources checked include the NYCDOE official website, NY1, WNBC, WABC, WCBS, and Google News RSS feeds for NYC school closings. The timestamp in the dashboard header shows the exact time of the last successful data fetch.
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- MS 136 Charles O. Dewey
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- IS 228 David A. Boody
- MS 266 Park Slope Collegiate
- IS 30 Mary White Ovington
- IS 281 Joseph B. Cavallaro
- MS 57 Whittier
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- IS 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
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- IS 75 Frank D. Paulo
- MS 131 Dr. Sun Yat Sen
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New York City Public Schools (NYCDOE) — Elementary Schools
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- PS 2 Meyer London
- PS 3 Charrette School
- PS 6 Lillie D. Blake
- PS 9 Sarah Anderson
- PS 11 William T. Harris
- PS 19 Asher Levy
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- PS 33 Chelsea Prep
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