There is once again no train service this weekend at a major public transportation hub in Queens.

The Queensboro Plaza subway station is closed every weekend in January as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority repairs tracks and upgrades the station.

What You Need To Know

  • Staying warm was a top priority for New Yorkers in freezing temperatures Saturday morning
  • The bone-chilling temperatures were an added layer of stress for some commuters once again dealing with no weekend service at the Queensboro Plaza subway station
  • The city has issued a Code Blue Weather Emergency, so shelters are required to take in people who do not have a roof over their heads

Some commuters braved the frigid temperatures in Queens Saturday morning while trying to figure out how to get to their final destination.

“I'm just frozen. I can't really do much walking and stuff,” said Kay’uon Williams, who is from Queens and spoke to Spectrum News NY1 while commuting to the Bronx. “I came to work today. My boss is not here. I came extra early, so now I’m just here outside. I need a bigger coat. It's too cold.”

The bone-chilling temperatures are an added layer of stress for commuters who are once again dealing with no weekend service at Queensboro Plaza.

There is no 7 or N train service between Queens and Manhattan at the station. The MTA does has a free shuttle bus service nearby and commuters can walk two blocks south to get to the Queens Plaza subway stop.

However, for some, navigating an alternative route is made worse on a cold winter day.

Juan Pablo Vasquez was bundled up Saturday morning and trying to stay warm. He told NY1 he was running “late, very late” because of the service changes.

The wind chill is also a concern for New Yorkers. The city has issued a Code Blue Weather Emergency notice, which occurs when it is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m.

During the notice, shelters are required to take in people who do not have a roof over their heads.

The city’s Department of Sanitation is also urging people to clear the snow from their sidewalks to avoid a fine. While most roads are clear, slippery sidewalks and icy conditions remain a concern.

Meanwhile, some New Yorkers are keeping a positive outlook despite the arctic blast.

“It’s New York. What are you gonna do about it?” said Daniel Batka, who was on his way to baseball practice in Astoria Saturday morning.

He left 30 minutes early to mitigate any subway headaches, and said he would take a shuttle bus to get to practice.

The deep freeze is expected to end by Monday afternoon. Warmer temperatures are in store for the city next week.