Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 6 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 6-93
Public emergencies
Operative Text
In the event of a public emergency which disrupts, interferes with or impairs the operation or use of facilities, public utilities, equipment or supplies normally employed for heating in the Village or any part thereof, the Mayor shall have power, by proclamation declaring that such a public emergency exists, to suspend the effectiveness of any of the provisions of this Article for such period of time, to such extent and under such conditions as he may deem necessary for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Village.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 6 § 6-93, when a public emergency disrupts heating facilities, utilities, equipment, or supplies in the Village, the Mayor may issue a formal proclamation declaring that emergency. That proclamation can temporarily suspend some or all of the heating-related provisions in the Article for as long as, and to the extent, the Mayor determines is necessary to protect residents' health, safety, and welfare. The suspension is tied directly to the duration and scope of the emergency conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Tuckahoe should be aware that under ch. 6 § 6-93, a mayoral proclamation during a public emergency can temporarily lift certain heating-code obligations that would otherwise apply. Compliant operators typically monitor official Village announcements to understand which specific provisions are suspended, for how long, and under what conditions. Even during a suspension period, operators generally document their efforts to restore heating service and maintain habitability to the extent possible.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 6 § 6-93 gives the Mayor authority to suspend heating-related protections during a declared public emergency, which can affect the standards your landlord is normally required to meet. Tenants can check the Village's official communications to learn whether a proclamation is in effect, what provisions are suspended, and when normal rules are expected to resume. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local Village law can help residents understand what recourse, if any, remains available during a suspension period.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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