New York City emergency alert system test may reach parts of Westchester and Hudson Valley

If you are in or near the city at that time, you may receive an alert on your phone.

News 12 Staff

Sep 18, 2025, 11:07 AM

Updated 1 hr ago

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A test of the New York City Wireless Emergency System is scheduled for noon today in New York City.
If you are in or near the city at that time, you may receive an alert on your phone.
This includes people in Westchester or the Hudson Valley.
This is only a test to help confirm phones will receive real alerts in a crisis.