What's Open, Closed On President's Day In NYC

NEW YORK — Americans will mark the birthday of the nation's first president on Monday — but only a handful can celebrate at home. Just 37 percent of U.S. employers offer a paid holiday for President's Day, according to a 2017 Bloomberg BNA news release.

The holiday commemorating George Washington's birthday is sometimes used as an occasion to celebrate all presidents. This year it also marks the start of midwinter recess in New York City's public schools, which might spark some patriotism among students.

Government buildings, libraries and post offices will also be closed Monday, and public transit service will be scaled back.

Here's a look at what's open and closed in New York City for the Feb. 18 holiday.

Government Buildings

• New York City public schools will be closed for midwinter recess from Feb. 18 to 22.
• City, state and federal government buildings, including post offices, will be closed.
• Mail will not be delivered.
• Many banks will likely be closed, as Monday is a U.S. Federal Reserve holiday.
• Libraries will be closed.

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Transportation

• New York City subways and buses will run on a Saturday schedule, with some subway service changes in effect because of repairs and maintenance. Staten Island express and local buses will run on a reduced weekday schedule, the MTA says.
• The Long Island Rail Road will run on holiday schedule with off-peak fares and four extra Ronkonkoma Branch trains.
• The Metro-North Railroad will run on a Saturday schedule with off-peak fares.

Parking

• Alternate-side parking rules will be suspended.

Trash pickup

• Trash, recycling and organics pickup will not occur on Monday, Feb. 18. Street cleaning won't, either.
• If Monday is your normal trash or organics pickup day, put your materials out after 4 p.m. Monday.
• If Monday is your normal recycling collection day, put your materials out after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24 for pickup starting Monday, Feb. 25.

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