Notify NYC

Name: Notify NYC
Rating: 3.3 (97 reviews)
Author: Department of Information Technology And Telecomm

By: Department of Information Technology And Telecomm

New York City Emergency Info

Features & Capabilities

Notify NYC is New York City's official emergency communications program. Install this extension to receive timely information about emergency events and essential City services tailored to your location.

Privacy matters: NYC will never track or share your precise location.

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By:

Department of Information Technology And Telecomm

Rating:

3.30

(97)

Version:

2.2.8 Last updated: 2025-05-21

Version code:

874931566

Creation date:

2017-09-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

12.80MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

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# 171,850 ▼ 85

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Developed by:

Department of Information Technology And Telecomm

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notify-nyc/id1121367950

Website:

https://www1.nyc.gov/notifynyc

User Reviews

Users broadly praise Notify NYC as an official source for real-time city alerts that can help New Yorkers stay informed during emergencies. However, repeated complaints center on a flood of alerts, including non-emergency notices, and the inability to disable missing-person alerts. Many reports cite disruptive pop-ups that can’t be dismissed, plus significant battery drain and UX glitches. Some note the app hasn’t been updated in a while, undermining reliability, though the core mission—city-wide notifications—remains valued.

Pros

Official city-wide emergency notifications with real-time updates.
Helps users stay informed about important events and public health information.
Broad coverage of safety alerts and city updates.
Provides alternative notification channels (e.g., SMS) for alerts when device access is limited.

Cons

Missing persons alerts are mandatory and cannot be disabled, causing constant alerts.
Too many alerts, including non-emergency notices, with limited ability to filter.
Persistent pop-up notifications that cannot be dismissed, interrupting app use.
Significant battery drain due to background activity.
Reliability/maintenance concerns, including long gaps between updates and occasional UX issues.

Recent reviews

Poorly implemented. Eat your own dog food kids.

by ma*****, 2026-03-11

I had to turn notifications off as you cannot deactivate missing persons alerts. It is sad because this could have been such a vital safety tool for New Yorkers.