Due to the significant property damaged caused to the City of York’s Information Technology department on August 5<sup>th</sup>, York City Hall will remain closed on Friday, August 7<sup>th</sup>. We are actively working to assess and repair the damaged caused with the goal of restoring operations as soon as possible.
Due to a physical attack on the City of York's Information Technology infrastructure that occurred at approximately 9:00pm on August 5th, City Hall will be closed until further notice.
The City of York Police Department announces that its police outposts will be reopening on a limited basis starting Monday, August 3<sup>rd</sup>. These outposts will operate Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m.to 3:30 p.m. with COVID-19 restrictions in place for individuals wanting to visit. These restrictions include masks, temperatures being taken, and occupancy limits.
Today, the City of York Department of Economic and Community Development releases a summary of their COVID-19 response from the beginning of the pandemic until today.
<p class="Default">On Tuesday evening, July 21<sup>st </sup>at 6:00 p.m., there will be a rally at Penn Park honoring the life and legacy of Lille Belle Allen. The group will walk on the sidewalks from Penn Park to the 100 block of N. Newberry St., where they will gather in remembrance of Ms. Allen.</p>
<p class="Default">On Sunday, July 19<sup>th</sup>, there will be a birthday/block party in the 500 block of Wilson Ct. As a result, a small portion of Wilson Ct. will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.</p>
<p class="Default">Physical labor during extreme heat poses increased risk to outdoor workers who must protect themselves against sun and heat exposure. Hot temperatures often result in heat-related illness like heat exhaustion or heat stroke.</p>
<p class="Default">On Sunday July 5, 2020 at 2347 hours, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services was dispatched to 26 N. State St. for a residential structure fire, smoke from the roof.</p>
<b><strong><span data-ogsc="black">CITY HALL TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY, JULY 8th</span></strong> / <strong><span data-ogsc="black">CITY HALL CERRARÁ EL MIÉRCOLES 8 DE JULIO</span></strong></b>
Today Mayor Helfrich and Commissioner Robinson announce that the York City Police Department Use of Force Policy is now publicly available on the front page of the City of York’s website at yorkcity.org
The City’s Yard Waste Facility at Memorial Stadium will remain closed for June and July and possibly longer. The facility will not open as long as the City furloughs of reduced staffing and hours continues.
The City of York Department of Economic and Community Development and City of York Bureau of Health are pleased to announce the release of print ready files in both English and Spanish languages for York property owners and businesses to hang in their facilities.
On Wednesday July 29, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., there will be an unveiling and dedication of the headstone. The Laurel Fire Company #1 purchased a headstone to honor their members who died in the line of duty. There are currently three members names on the monument and all three were also members of IAFF Local #627. The headstone has been placed at the base of the Laurel Fire Company #1 monument located at Prospect Hill Cemetery. The ceremony will be casual and is expected to last less than 15 minutes.
All members of the fire department and the public are invited. Due to the event occurring during the summer as well as their wish to keep it casual, they ask attendees to dress for comfort. Anyone attending should enter the cemetery at the main entrance on North George Street and proceed to the office on the right. They will have personnel there to supply maps and directions to the Memorial.
Curbside collections for the July 4<sup>th</sup> holiday will run on the normal schedule in the City of York. Because the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, collections are not affected.
On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Crispus Attucks Pre-School will be having their graduation ceremony at 605 S. Duke St. Because of this, the 600 Block of S. Duke St. will be closed to vehicular traffic from 3:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Today the City of York is pleased to announce that the Treasurer’s Office, the department responsible for the receipt of all revenue for the City of York, will resume in-person operations beginning June 22nd.
Today the City of York announces changes to traffic patterns on Friday, June 5th to ensure the safe gathering of demonstrators during the evening’s planned demonstration.
Today the City of York announces changes to traffic patterns on Tuesday, June 2nd to support the efficient collection of election ballots and to ensure the safe gathering of demonstrators during the evening’s planned demonstration.
Due to COVID-19 issues the County Board of Elections has temporarily relocated several of the YORK CITY POLLS to the FAIRGROUNDS and to the ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. These relocations shall be TEMPORARY and shall only be for the upcoming June 2 Primary Election.
York City Parking will resume enforcement of the parking meters, parking lots, and operation of the parking garages located at 41 E. Market St., 25 W. Philadelphia St., and 15 W. King St. beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
The City of York is collaborating with the York County Food Bank, York Fresh Food Farms, and other community partners to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods by implementing a farm-to-pantry initiative as well as educational activities that promote healthy eating.
The City of York Department of Economic and Community Development is announcing the Micro Business grant application for those City businesses impacted by COVID-19. Applications will be accepted until May 18, 2020.
Together, the City of York, the Downtown York Business Improvement District, the York County Planning Commission, and the York County Economic Alliance have partnered with nationally known Fourth Economy Consultants to help align stakeholders around a common vision and develop a countywide strategic action plan.
York City curbside customers may resume placing yard waste at their designated pick-up point for collection <u>on their normal recycling day</u>, beginning Monday, May 4<sup>th</sup>.
In order to continue sanitation efforts, the City of York wishes to inform our residents and visitors that street sweeping has resumed at normal scheduled times.
In an effort to encourage social distancing, the City of York Department of Public Works will be making changes to city parks that include restricting access to playground equipment, skateboarding facilities, and basketball courts.
To provide access to essential services in our downtown core we will continue to enforce meter parking in the Market District. All other meter enforcement in the city is suspended.
City residents and visitors, please be advised that our Spring & Summer newsletter was recently released, listing the 22nd Annual William Shaffer Trout Fishing Derby taking place April 4th. Due to the current COVID-19 health crisis this event has been cancelled as of March 18.
City residents and visitors, please be advised that our Spring & Summer newsletter was recently released, listing the Easter Egg Hunt taking place April 4th. Due to the current COVID-19 health crisis this event has been cancelled as of March 18.
Community Progress Council estará en vivo en Facebook mañana, Jueves 2 de Abril a las 1 de la tarde, para contestar sus preguntas sobre vivienda y financias en medio de la pandemia de Coronavirus.
As the state continues to seek relief to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine revised their “Stay at Home” orders to include nine additional counties – Berks, Butler, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Luzerne, Pike, Wayne, Westmoreland and York – bringing the state total to 19 counties under a stay-at-home order
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In an effort to encourage social distancing, the City of York Department of Public Works will be making changes to city parks that include restricting access to playground equipment, skateboarding facilities, and basketball courts.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, York City curbside yard waste will be suspended beginning April 1st and for the foreseeable future until normal operations resume.
Please note the following upcoming Med-Ed work affecting the City of York in the coming weeks. Met-Ed will provide all proper traffic control and flagging services. Work will begin each day at 8:30 A.M. and end at approximately 4:00 P.M.
Today Mayor Michael Helfrich announces additional proactive efforts to promote social distancing and to promote public health practices in the City of York for Coronavirus mitigation.
To provide access to essential services in our downtown core we will continue to enforce meter parking in the Market District. All other meter enforcement in the city is suspended.
The purpose of meter enforcement in these designated areas is to allow for resource users to access essential business operations for our healthcare facilities, pharmacies, banks, etc.
In an effort to protect the wellbeing of our local fauna, the City of York has installed temporary fencing amongst the trees at Kiwanis Lake to close off areas of the rookery during nesting season for the Egrets and Black Crowned Herons. The fences are designed to keep the birds protected during this time. During the duration of this temporary fencing, no mowing and/or trimming will be performed by city staff in those areas to reduce any additional stress on the birds. Allowing the grass to grow will also provide shelter to the fledglings when they fall out of the nests.
On Thursday March 05, 2020 at 0802 hours, the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services was dispatched to 608 South Pershing Avenue for a structure fire w/entrapment.
Carry-out meals available at Ferguson K-8 Door 6 rear playground, Goode K-8 Door 15 circle-side of the building, and William Penn Senior High School Door 15 corner of College and Pershing Ave. for all school-aged students 18 and under.
Recently, York City Mayor Michael Helfrich and the York County Commissioners issued proclamations announcing their cooperation with the U.S. Census Bureau to ensure an accurate count for the city and county.
