The Big Apple is about to get baked and battered by “oppressive” humidity. New York City is poised for its first official heat wave of the summer this week, or three or more consecutive days where temperatures reach at least 90 degrees. The three [hottest days] are going to be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with … Read more
Ex-Gov. David Paterson hit the brakes on the nation’s first congestion pricing toll system headed for Manhattan — claiming business hasn’t fully recovered from the COVID pandemic and current traffic doesn’t warrant it. In a Sunday interview with John Catsimatidis on WABC 770 AM’s Cats Roundtable, Paterson bluntly forecast, “It’s going to be a problem.” … Read more
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy filed a federal lawsuit Friday to block a contentious plan to impose the nation’s first congestion pricing toll system on some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. The Garden State governor’s suit in New Jersey federal court claims the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration didn’t conduct a proper … Read more
Burning air, torrential rains — Gov. Kathy Hochul warned Sunday that the region’s recent extreme weather may be “our new normal. “It may not look bad this moment if you look out the window, but the storms are continuing to surround us, and we are in … what I would call an unstable weather condition,” … Read more
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration mounted a full-throated defense before the City Council on Wednesday of its handling of the unhealthy air quality last month due to raging Canadian wildfires. New York City street lights flickered to life midday on June 7 as a thick fog of smoke and pollution descended upon the city … Read more
Rain may make a return to New York this weekend following this week’s heavy showers that turned roads into waterfalls, sent boulders flying off mountains toward homes, and flooded houses across the northeastern portion of the state. While Wednesday and Thursday are expected to remain dry and hot, showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to … Read more
The decades-long dream of bringing subway service directly into East Harlem is slowly inching forward as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority released stunning renderings of the line’s future stations and put out the first key contract out for bid. The contract, announced on Wednesday, is worth an estimated $50-$100 million and will fund the relocation of … Read more
Let freedom rain. Forecasted showers and thunderstorms may put a damper on the long Fourth of July weekend — though rain may clear in time for New Yorkers to enjoy fireworks Tuesday night. Light showers were expected in the city Sunday as thunderstorms take shape around sundown, Fox Meteorologist Cody Braud told The Post. “There … Read more
New Yorkers can expect some clear skies perfect for watching fireworks this Fourth of July — but first, they have to wait for the rain and smog to clear over the weekend. On Saturday, temperatures are expected to reach close to 80 degrees in Central Park, but the air is still not ideal for outdoor … Read more
The federal government granted final approval to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s congestion pricing program on Monday, the final step needed to create the nation’s first system of congestion pricing, including what tolls to charge and which drivers will receive exemptions The MTA has yet to set the exact amount for the toll, but has signaled … Read more