November 14, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024: Here’s what’s open, closed in NYC on Monday

Happy MLK #HappyMLK

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

The federal holiday, celebrated on the third Monday of January, honors the birthday of the slain civil rights activist, who would have turned 95.

In the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr., today is a day for the nation to recognize the legacy of the civil rights movement and the ongoing fight against hate and injustice, directing the nation’s consciousness towards equality.

Here’s a guide to what is open and closed on Staten Island in recognition of this holiday.

Staten Island Ferry: Holiday schedule

Staten Island Railway: Weekday schedule

Buses: Weekday schedule

Staten Island Advance: Advance offices are closed, but the newspaper will publish.

Banks: Most closed.

Financial Markets: Closed

Government Offices: Federal, state and city offices are closed.

Courts: Closed

U.S. Post Offices: Closed

Sanitation: No garbage collection, no recycling, no organics collection and no street cleaning.

Schools: Closed

City Parking: Violations Bureau closed, parking meters in effect.

State Department of Motor Vehicles: Closed

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