New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled On, Near New Tappan Zee Bridge New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled On, Near New Tappan Zee Bridge
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled On, Near New Tappan Zee Bridge A new round of lane closures on and near the new Tappan Zee Bridge has been scheduled as crews continue realigning lane control signage on the New York State Thruway. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that crews will be working to realign traffic lanes, which will allow for further roadway improvements in the area, though at least one lane will remain open at all times during the latest project, outside of short, temporary traffic holds. During the work, which begins on Friday, Sept. 6 and concludes on Friday, Sept. 13, two lanes will be closed after the evening commute each night, with th…
Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest
Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to come under fire for his new license plate design proposal, this time with Internet buzzing with speculation the whole thing is rigged. Last month, the governor announced that he was launching a statewide survey (which has since closed without results being announced) to allow New Yorkers to vote on the design of a new license plate, with each of the five proposals featured Empire State landmarks. One of the plates features the new Tappan Zee Bridge, whose official name, Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, was pushed through by the governor to honor his late fath…
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Cost Of Mario Cuomo Bridge Signs Remains A Mystery Cost Of Mario Cuomo Bridge Signs Remains A Mystery
Cost Of Mario Cuomo Bridge Signs Remains A Mystery M might as well stand for mystery.  The cost of installing newly-labeled signs heading toward the former Tappan Zee Bridge is unknown. A Freedom of Information Law request seeking the cost of installing new Mario Cuomo Bridge signs, filed by Daily Voice on Jan. 2, got this reply from the State Department of Transportation on March 25: "A diligent search of our files failed to reveal any records which were responsive to your request." This week, Westchester County residents and their state Senator are questioning changes being made to Thruway signs that omitted the middle initial for t…
What's Your Take On New License Plates? DMV Letting New Yorkers Vote On These Five Choices What's Your Take On New License Plates? DMV Letting New Yorkers Vote On These Five Choices
What's Your Take On New License Plates? DMV Letting New Yorkers Vote On These Five Choices Click here for an updated story: Here's Why Push For New NY License Plates Is Sparking Backlash New York State license plates are getting a makeover, and this time, the state is leaving it up to residents to vote for their favorite design. The design with the most votes will become the state’s official license plate, becoming available to motorists in April 2020. These will replace the Empire Blue & White plates, the majority of which are more than a decade old. There are five designs to choose from, and New York State residents can cast their votes until Monday, Sept. 2 at 11:50 …
Woman Charged With DWI Has Been At Large For 11 Years After Crash In Westchester Woman Charged With DWI Has Been At Large For 11 Years After Crash In Westchester
Woman Charged With DWI Has Been At Large For 11 Years After Crash In Westchester State Police are seeking a woman who’s been on the run for more than a decade following a DWI arrest. An alert was issued from New York State Police in Tarrytown regarding 36-year-old Erika Gomez, who is wanted on a bench warrant for driving while intoxicated dating back to 2008 when she was involved in a crash on the New York State Thruway near the Tappan Zee Bridge. Police said that following the crash on June 15, 2008, troopers determined that she was intoxicated and she was arrested for DWI. She later failed to appear in court to answer the charge and a warrant was issued for her arrest…
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge
New Round Of Lane Closures Scheduled During Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge A new round of overnight lane closures on the new Tappan Zee Bridge has been announced as crews continue realigning lane control signage on the New York State Thruway. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that crews will be working to realign traffic lanes, which will allow for further roadway improvements in the area, though at least one lane will remain open at all times during the latest project, outside of short, temporary traffic holds. Crews will also begin mainline improvements near the bridge, requiring multiple overnight lane closures in Tarrytown. The installation of an overhead g…
Wanted: Westchester DWI Suspect Has Been At Large Nearly Five Years, Police Say Wanted: Westchester DWI Suspect Has Been At Large Nearly Five Years, Police Say
Wanted: Westchester DWI Suspect Has Been At Large Nearly Five Years, Police Say New York State Police investigators in Tarrytown are asking for the public's help in locating a local man who has been wanted on an arrest warrant for driving under the influence for several years. Kenneth Desormes, 45, is wanted for an incident that occurred on Nov. 2, 2014, when he was involved in a traffic accident, police said. Following the accident, which occurred on the New York State Thruway near the Tappan Zee Bridge, police determined Desormes was driving under the influence, police said. Desormes is described as being a black male, 5-feet-10, 210 pounds with black hair and brown…
Some In Westchester, Putnam Still Without Power After Storms Topple Trees, Cause Flooding Some In Westchester, Putnam Still Without Power After Storms Topple Trees, Cause Flooding
Some In Westchester, Putnam Still Without Power After Storms Topple Trees, Cause Flooding Some Westchester and Putnam County residents are still without power the morning after thunderstorms rolled through the area, toppling trees and sending power lines flying. As of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, Con Edison was reporting four current outages that were affecting 17 of their 348,198 customers. An additional 11 NYSEG customers in Westchester and 60 Putnam customers were still reporting outages. In Westchester, residents Briarcliff Manor, Lewisboro, New Rochelle, Somers, and White Plains were still left in the dark. In Putnam, residents in Carmel (37 outages), Kent (17) and Putnam Va…
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect New Tappan Zee Bridge Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect New Tappan Zee Bridge
Lane, Ramp Closures To Affect New Tappan Zee Bridge A new round of overnight lane and ramp closures near the new Tappan Zee Bridge have been announced as crews prepare to realign traffic lanes. Tappan Zee Constructors announced that crews will be working to realign traffic lanes, which will allow for further roadway improvements in the area, though at least one lane will remain open at all times during the latest project. Overnight work that began Monday, July 15 will require a temporary closure of the southbound exit 10 on-ramp, with drivers being detoured to exit 11 (Nyack / South Nyack / Route 9W) on-ramp. Overnight work continuing on Tue…
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV The Westchester-bound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge has reopened after a fire involving a recreational vehicle broke out. The blaze, on an RV pulling a Honda Pilot, began just before 3:30 p.m. and was quickly contained, the New York State Thruway Authority said in a statement. No injuries were reported. "A structural engineer has evaluated the overhead gantry structure, and all lanes have re-opened to allow traffic to flow," the NYSTA said at 5 p.m. "Motorists should expect residual delays.”
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV
New Tappan Zee Bridge Span Reopens After Fire Breaks Out On RV This story has been updated. The Westchester-bound span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge has reopened after a fire involving a recreational vehicle broke out. The blaze, on an RV pulling a Honda Pilot, began just before 3:30 p.m. and was quickly contained, the New York State Thruway Authority said in a statement. No injuries were reported. "A structural engineer has evaluated the overhead gantry structure, and all lanes have re-opened to allow traffic to flow," the NYSTA said at 5 p.m. "Motorists should expect residual delays.”
Body Of Renowned Researcher Who Drowned In Hudson Swim Between Tappan Zee, GWB Recovered Body Of Renowned Researcher Who Drowned In Hudson Swim Between Tappan Zee, GWB Recovered
Body Of Renowned Researcher Who Drowned In Hudson Swim Between Tappan Zee, GWB Recovered UPDATE: The body of an internationally-recognized AIDS researcher and activist who drowned during the next-to-last-leg of a 120-mile marathon was recovered from the Hudson River, authorities confirmed. A kayaker alerted the NYPD after spotting the body of Charles Van der Horst, 67, of Chapel Hill, NC Tuesday morning, they said. It was brought to the Dyckman Street Boat Marina. The Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Marine Services Bureau assisted the NYPD Harbor Patrol Unit in the recovery. A spotter saw Van der Horst go under and not reappear near the foot of the "Little Red Lightho…