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Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation responded today, September 29, to reports of an individual soliciting donations on the Garden City campus. The individual was escorted off campus and issued a verbal warning to stay away (persona non grata). Thank you to the community members who reported suspicious activity; your continued…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, Please be advised that this morning on September 25, a vehicle HAS BEEN stuck on the tracks at Nassau Boulevard LIRR Station, with emergency services working to remove it. Commuters should expect delays and disruptions to train travel to Nassau Boulevard (approx. 20-30 minute delays even after the site has been cleared),…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, As of September 15, 2025, the potential Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike has been postponed, as several LIRR unions have requested the federal government’s review of the dispute. Any possible service disruption is now expected to occur in 2026. LIRR service is expected to continue without disruption, and 51¶¯Âþ’s Panther Express Shuttle…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, As you may have seen in recent news reports, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has entered into a potential strike period. While negotiations are ongoing, 51¶¯Âþ’s Department of Public Safety and Transportation wants to ensure our students, faculty and staff are prepared for all potential outcomes, including a possible service…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation would like to inform you that the Annual New York State Fire Life Safety Inspections will take place on the Garden City Campus on September 9 to September 12. We anticipate that the residence hall inspections will take place on September 9.  The Nassau County Fire…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, As the Fall 2025 semester kicks off, it’s a great time to remind everyone that September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. I invite you to join us as we renew our commitment to keeping our campus safe for all. Safety is a team effort, and I encourage each of you to explore…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, Please be advised that the main entrance to the Center for Recreation and Sports will be closed due to planned maintenance starting the morning of Friday, August 15, 2025 through Monday, August 18, 2025. We plan to re-open the entrance on Tuesday, August 19. During this time, access to and from the CRS buildings main entrance will…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of 51¶¯Âþ’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 12, 13 and 14.  This testing is required by New York State and should have little or no impact…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, Please be aware that all Garden City campus entrances/exits on Cambridge Avenue will be closed for repaving from Sunday evening, August 3, through Tuesday, August 5, 2025, reopening by Wednesday, August 6, 2025. During this period, please use South Avenue to access campus; detour signage will be in place at both entrances…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct mandatory annual testing of the fire hydrants on our Garden City campus on Monday, June 30, 2025. The test should have little or no impact on your day. Our partners in Facilities Management have asked us to remind you that a slight discoloration of the water…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct annual lighting inspections across our Garden City campus this week, in accordance with New York state (NYS) regulations and 51¶¯Âþ’s commitment to the wellbeing of our campus community. In coordination with the NYS Fire Marshal, Public Safety will inspect our corridors, stairways, and…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of 51¶¯Âþ’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Wednesday, April 9, Thursday, April 10, and Friday, April 11. Please note that testing will only impact Residence Halls A and B and…

Update at 4:30 p.m.: The Science Building has been cleared to reopen fully by the Garden City Fire Department. All classes and other activities have resumed.  Dear Garden City 51¶¯Âþ Community,  The Science Building (SCB) on our Garden City campus is currently closed to all classes and community traffic due to a reported chemical spill being…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, In advance of Spring Break next week, March 17–23, we would like to provide the following parking advisory and guidance. As many of us prepare to travel, the Department of Public Safety and Transportation aims to help ensure you enjoy a fun, safe and healthy vacation. Parking Advisory 51¶¯Âþ community members who plan to…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, We are postponing our planned repair of an underground pipe between Hagedorn Hall and the University Center until late May, after Commencement. Therefore, there will be no planned interruption to heat and hot water on our Garden City campus next week. After reviewing the project timeline with our contractors, we determined that…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, 51¶¯Âþ’s Facilities Management team will repair an underground pipe on our Garden City campus during Spring Break (Monday, March 17 – Sunday, March 23). This major infrastructure project requires the temporary shutdown of hot water and heat in most campus buildings; this will impact most students who are not traveling home for the…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of 51¶¯Âþ’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20. This testing is required by New York State and should have little or no impact on…

As an undergraduate and graduate student in computer science, Dylan Jaipersaud ’23, MS ’24, landed a campus job helping develop the interactive Panther Express Shuttle schedule, allowing riders to get real-time information online.

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, Our Public Safety and Facilities departments are monitoring the potential for another winter weather event that could impact our area today, February 11 into Wednesday, February 12. When To Move Your On-Campus Vehicle: by 8:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, February 11 To support critical snow and ice removal operations on the Garden City…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, A modernized Panther Express Shuttle schedule is here! Starting today, 51¶¯Âþ’s new interactive shuttle schedule lets you view current routes, check schedules in real-time, and plan ahead with a trip scheduler—just like the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) app. You’ll also find timely alerts about delays, weather emergencies and other updates that…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, Our Public Safety and Facilities departments are monitoring the potential for another winter weather event that could impact our area this weekend, Saturday, February 8 into Sunday, February 9. When To Move Your On-Campus Vehicle: by 5:00 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, February 8 To support critical snow and ice removal operations on the…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, Our Public Safety and Facilities departments are monitoring the potential for winter weather that could impact our area tomorrow morning, February 6. To support critical snow and ice removal operations on the Garden City campus, we require all vehicles to be parked underground, in either the Motamed Field or the Nexus garage…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, The University is closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The Panther Express shuttle will not be available. Regular shuttle service will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, according to the current Panther Express shuttle schedule. If you are planning to leave a vehicle on campus…

The Garden City Police Department has informed us that high winds damaged a large tree near the University’s east entrance on South Avenue. The village will remove the tree to mitigate any potential damage should the tree fall.

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, Winter break runs Monday, December 23, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025 and winter intersession runs January 2, 2025, through January 22, 2025. (See the University’s academic calendar). If you will be traveling during this time, the Department of Public Safety and Transportation encourages you to think about safety and prepare for the…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, The University will be closed for winter break from Saturday, December 21, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025, with no Panther Express shuttle service available during this period. The final shuttle service will end at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024. Regular shuttle service will resume when the University reopens on Thursday, January 2, 2025. See…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, With winter approaching, 51¶¯Âþ’s Department of Public Safety and Transportation is prepared for the possibility of inclement weather impacting our campus community. Below is information about how we alert you in the event of a school closing. Please note that the same protocols used to determine the closure of our Garden City…

Dear 51¶¯Âþ Community, Below are advisories regarding on-campus parking, shuttle service, and local traffic disruptions during Thanksgiving break (Thursday, November 28 – Sunday, December 1). 51¶¯Âþ returns from break on Monday, December 2.  On-campus parking:  If you plan to leave your vehicle on campus during the break, move it to the Motamed underground parking…

The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of 51¶¯Âþ’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Wednesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 14.

On Monday, November 11, the Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of the fire pump systems in Residence Halls A and B, the Ruth S. Harley University Center and the Center for Recreation and Sports on our Garden City campus.