Stamford, CT
Lifestyle
Metro-North Opens New Elevators At Grand Central Terminal Metro-North Opens New Elevators At Grand Central Terminal
Metro-North Opens New Elevators At Grand Central Terminal Commuters and travelers at Grand Central Terminal are moving on up, with the grand opening of two elevators that introduce a “mix of practical innovation and architectural style.” In recent weeks, the MTA announced that two new elevators at Grand Central were open for business, improving access to the Terminal as part of the organization’s “Way Ahead Strategic Plan.” The “Way Ahead Plan” is designed to improve the customer experience at Grand Central, the MTA said. They are restructuring custodial forces to increase productivity, allowing them to increase the number of workers at high-traff…

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by Zak Failla
Poughkeepsie, NY
News
NYSDOT Completes $2.9 Million Intersection Improvement In East Fishkill NYSDOT Completes $2.9 Million Intersection Improvement In East Fishkill
Nysdot Completes $2.9 Million Intersection Improvement In East Fishkill A multi-million dollar project to improve safety at a busy Dutchess County intersection has been completed. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that crews have completed a $2.9 million project to reduce congestion and enhance safety at the intersection of Route 376 and Robinson Lane/Lake Walton Road in East Fishkill. The improvements include additional turning lanes and a new traffic signal with left-turn phasing. Acting NYSDOT Commissioner Paul Karas said the now-completed project was designed to “improve traffic flow through one of East Fishkill’s busiest areas and i…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
$2.2M Project To Realign Intersection Of Routes 172, 117 Starts In Northern Westchester $2.2M Project To Realign Intersection Of Routes 172, 117 Starts In Northern Westchester
$2.2M Project To Realign Intersection Of Routes 172, 117 Starts In Northern Westchester A multi-million dollar project to realign Routes 172 and 117 in Mount Kisco has kicked off in earnest. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that construction has started on the $2.2 million project, which is designed to enhance safety for both motorists and pedestrians in the area. According to the NYSDOT, the project “will include the installation of new traffic and pedestrian signals and new crosswalks at all four legs of the intersection.  The intersection connects the two state highways with Northern Westchester Hospital and sees more than 16,000 vehicles per …

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by Zak Failla
Norwalk, CT
Traffic
Expect Closures: Construction Work On Routes 7, 104, 111 Starts Expect Closures: Construction Work On Routes 7, 104, 111 Starts
Expect Closures: Construction Work On Routes 7, 104, 111 Starts There will be overnight lane closures throughout Connecticut, as contractors with the Connecticut Department of Transportation install rumble strips in various town. Beginning on Monday, Aug. 15, motorists can expect closures on Route 111 near Historic Drive to Old Church Road in Monroe. There will also be closures on Route 104 north of Butternut Lane in Stamford and on Route 7 in Wilton from Olmstead Hill Road toward Old Mill Road. Work is expected to last from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, as well as 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the rest of the week. The closures are expected to last through Wednesday,…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester
Renovations Begin At 95-Year-Old Fire Station In Westchester A 95-year-old fire station is getting a long-awaited facelift in Westchester. Renovations at Fire Station 2 on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle have begun, marking the first upgrade for the building - which was constructed in 1923 -since the 1980s. Officials said that “the station has received upgrades over the years, but needs a major overhaul to accommodate modern firefighting equipment.” The renovation calls for repairs inside and outside the building, including a new roof, windows and a replacement for the two single doors with a wide double bay door. Interior improvements include replaci…

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by Zak Failla