Massapequa, NY
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Construction On 3 Long Island Projects Paused Construction On 3 Long Island Projects Paused
Construction On 3 Long Island Projects Paused Two Long Island drawbridge projects and one ferry plaza project will be paused with the intention of easing tourists’ travel this summer. On Friday, May 19, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the three Long Island construction projects will be paused until the fall in order to minimize travel times this summer. The projects that will be paused are: Meadowbrook Parkway Drawbridge (Nassau County) Loop Parkway Drawbridge (Nassau County) Shelter Island Ferry Plaza Reconstruction (Suffolk County) “Visitors from across the world come to Long Island to enjoy our world-renowned beaches, scenic w…

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by Sophie Grieser
Brentwood, NY
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Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
Here's Where NY Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why A brand-new report ranks all 50 states from top to bottom based on a variety of factors. U.S. News & World Report released its annual best states rankings on Tuesday, May 2, and New York came in at -- drumroll, please -- No. 20. Rankings were based on statistics in several categories, including economy, crime, health care, infrastructure, and education. A total of 48.8 percent of New Yorkers are college educated, the report said. New York has a median income of $43,462 and a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of just over $2 billion. Utah is the top-ranked state in the rankings. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Albany, NY
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Westchester Highway To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects Westchester Highway To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects
Westchester Highway To Benefit From $100M In Funding For Paving Projects Several highways in New York that have been impacted by severe weather are set to undergo major facelifts thanks to millions of dollars in state funding being made available. A total of $100 million in funding has been released to cover repaving projects at 64 locations across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Wednesday, Feb. 8. The projects add up to nearly 520 lane miles of pavement. In touting the funding, Hochul’s office said the projects will enhance the quality of life for all New Yorkers while making roads safer and promoting local commerce. "We are making historic i…

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by Michael Mashburn
New Rochelle, NY
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3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In New Rochelle 3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In New Rochelle
3-Year Bridge Replacement Over I-95 To Snag Traffic In New Rochelle A three-year project to replace a bridge over I-95 in Westchester County will cause various delays and closures until it is completed.  The project, which will cost $31.8 million, will replace the 65-year-old North Avenue Bridge in New Rochelle that travels over I-95, according to the New York Thruway Authority.  The bridge is currently estimated to be used by an average of 20,000 drivers per day and connects North Avenue, Garden Street, and Burling Lane. The ultimate goal of the replacement is to increase the bridge's vertical clearance to 16' 6" from the current height of 14" 3', as wel…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Vernon, NY
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'Risk Of Road Failure': Traffic Rerouted In Mount Vernon Due To Failing Overpasses 'Risk Of Road Failure': Traffic Rerouted In Mount Vernon Due To Failing Overpasses
'Risk Of Road Failure': Traffic Rerouted In Mount Vernon Due To Failing Overpasses Concerns about the structural integrity of two overpasses in a Westchester County city are prompting city officials to immediately reroute traffic because of the danger they pose to residents.  The two overpasses are located in Mount Vernon and have been cited as unsafe by the New York Department of Transportation because of structural concerns related to age, according to the city's mayor, Shawyn Patterson-Howard, who has ordered them both to be immediately closed on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The overpasses are located on:  South Fulton Avenue between East Third Street and Beekm…

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by Ben Crnic
Cambridge, MA
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Wilmington Residents Without Water After Christmas Eve Main Break: Officials Wilmington Residents Without Water After Christmas Eve Main Break: Officials
Wilmington Residents Without Water After Christmas Eve Main Break: Officials Multiple residents in Wilmington will be without water for several hours because of a massive pipe burst on Christmas Eve, officials said. The main break happened in the Kilmarnock Street was reported around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, according to Wilmington Police and the Department of Public Works (DPW) on Twitter. Crews are working to repair an unexpected water main break in the Kilmarnock / Morgan / Fletcher neighborhood. We will work as efficiently as possible to ensure service is returned to normal as quickly as possible this Christmas Eve.#WilmingtonMA pic.twitter.com/B0pqAP…

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by David Cifarelli
Poughkeepsie, NY
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New $5M Roundabout Hopes To Smooth Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway New $5M Roundabout Hopes To Smooth Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway
New $5M Roundabout Hopes To Smooth Traffic On Busy Hudson Valley Roadway Motorists will find a new roundabout in the Hudson Valley that is meant to make traffic flow smoother to and from Route 376. The roundabout, located in Dutchess County, in the town of Wappinger, has been completed as part of a $5.8 million project that modernized the intersection of Route 376 with New Hackensack Road and All Angels Hill Road, according to the state Department of Transportation.  The project, which was completed on budget and six months ahead of schedule, created a one-lane roundabout that eased traffic flow and enhanced safety at a busy intersection used by residents a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Massapequa, NY
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LIRR Service To Grand Central Set To Start, MTA Says LIRR Service To Grand Central Set To Start, MTA Says
Lirr Service To Grand Central Set To Start, MTA Says Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central is set to begin in a limited capacity this month, with plans for full service coming in the new year. LIRR said in an announcement on Monday, Dec. 19, that the new Grand Central Direct trains will begin offering service to and from Jamaica Station. While we’re putting the finishing touches on Grand Central Madison, we have some news:Service to Grand Central will begin with special Grand Central Direct trains to & from Jamaica Station. Full service into the terminal & the new schedule will go into effect early next year. https://t.co…

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by Nicole Valinote
Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY
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Here's How Much Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Could Increase If NY Thruway Proposal Takes Effect Here's How Much Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Could Increase If NY Thruway Proposal Takes Effect
Here's How Much Tappan Zee Bridge Toll Could Increase If NY Thruway Proposal Takes Effect It could soon cost more to drive on the New York State Thruway, and that includes the Tappan Zee Bridge. The New York State Thruway Authority's (NYSTA) board of directors will meet Monday, Dec. 5, to consider a proposed toll hike that would begin in 2024, WIVB in Buffalo reports.  Tolls would increase by 5 percent for E-ZPass customers in 2024 and 5 percent again in 2027, according to the outlet.  Those with out-of-state E-ZPasses or who are paying by mail would pay 75 percent more than the tolls for New York E-ZPass holders. That’s up considerably compared to the current 15 percent dif…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mount Vernon, NY
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'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed 'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed
'Safety, Resiliency': $48M Bridge Upgrade Project In Mount Vernon Completed Two major bridge upgrade projects totaling $60.5 million in the Hudson Valley have been successfully completed.  According to an announcement by the New York Department of Transportation on Monday, Nov. 21, the two upgrade projects include:  A $48 million replacement of a bridge in Mount Vernon that carries East Lincoln Avenue over the Hutchinson River Parkway and Hutchinson River;  A $12.5 million project in Orange County that replaced one bridge and rehabilitated three others in Wawayanda that carry Interstate 84 over the Monhagen Creek and McVeigh Road.&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Brentwood, NY
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Officials Announce Significant Progress On $71.4M Suffolk County Highway Reconstruction Project Officials Announce Significant Progress On $71.4M Suffolk County Highway Reconstruction Project
Officials Announce Significant Progress On $71.4M Suffolk County Highway Reconstruction Project State officials gave an update on a $71.4 million highway reconstruction project on Long Island. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday, Oct. 31, that significant progress has been made on the State Route 347 corridor project between Gibbs Pond Road and Hallock Road in the towns of Smithtown and Brookhaven.  Hochul said the project is nearly a third of the way complete. The state has invested more than $200 million in the corridor to create travel lanes, traffic signals, and crosswalks, along with other enhancements. "We are taking bold steps toward transforming our infrastructur…

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by Nicole Valinote
Massapequa, NY
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'Smoother Roads Are Ahead': $80.1M Long Island Expressway Resurfacing Project Completed 'Smoother Roads Are Ahead': $80.1M Long Island Expressway Resurfacing Project Completed
'Smoother Roads Are Ahead': $80.1M Long Island Expressway Resurfacing Project Completed State officials announced that an $80.1 million resurfacing project on the Long Island Expressway was completed one month ahead of schedule. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the project to resurface the LIE from the Nassau-Suffolk border to State Route 112 in Suffolk County was finished on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 20. Paving crews began working in the eastbound direction of the LIE at the Nassau and Suffolk County line near Exit 48 on Tuesday, April 19, and continued to mill away the old pavement and place new asphalt on the LIE's travel lanes, shoulders, and ramps. They then worked on the…

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by Nicole Valinote