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Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Gov. Kathy Hochul, in anticipation of the upcoming holiday weekend, announced the suspension of all construction-related lane closures across the state. From 6 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6, all temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State will be suspended, the governor announced on Friday, Sept. 1. The decision is meant to ease travel congestion over Labor Day Weekend, Hochul said. “From our scenic trails to our world-class state parks, New York is home to some of the best places to celebrate Labor Day weekend,” she sa…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Time Is Money: Here's How Much Traffic Congestion Costs NYC Commuters Time Is Money: Here's How Much Traffic Congestion Costs NYC Commuters
Time Is Money: Here's How Much Traffic Congestion Costs NYC Commuters The daily congestion that commuters deal with each day is costing New York City billions of dollars, according to a new study. INRIX, Inc. a transportation analytics service published it’s latest Global Traffic Scorecard that identified and ranked congestion and mobility trends in more than 900 cities, across 43 countries. That study found that New York City commuters ranked fourth overall - down from second last year - nationwide in losing an average of 140 hours in congestion. The cost each driver incurs while being stuck in traffic is an average of $2,072 annually, and the total cost to …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says
Toll On Mile-Long CT Stretch Of I-684 Would Be 'Unfair Taxation,' Westchester County Exec Says A proposed toll gantry on a brief stretch of I-684 that runs through Greenwich has drawn criticism from Westchester County Executive George Latimer. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont introduced a plan for 12 statewide tolls, including one in a stretch of I-684 near the Greenwich-North Castle town line that will force truck drivers to pay a toll as high as $20 despite being in the state for only about one mile. The Greenwich toll gantry would be located in between the exit for the Westchester County Airport (Exit 2 in Purchase) on the southbound side and the North Castle border (Exit 3 in Armonk)…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
54.3M Americans Traveling 50 Miles Or More From Home Over Thanksgiving 54.3M Americans Traveling 50 Miles Or More From Home Over Thanksgiving
54.3M Americans Traveling 50 Miles Or More From Home Over Thanksgiving Hitting the road over Thanksgiving time? You're not alone.  To say the least. Much of America is as well - 54 million, to be exact, according to AAA. These numbers make for the highest travel rates recorded since 2005. The 54.3 million Americans traveling more than 50 miles away from home this Thanksgiving week (Wednesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 25) represents a 4.8% increase from last year. “Consumers have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season: higher wages, more disposable income and rising levels of household wealth,” said Bill Sutherland, senior vice president of AA…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
'Perfect Storm' Of Repairs, Construction Could Create NYC Commute Chaos, Report Says 'Perfect Storm' Of Repairs, Construction Could Create NYC Commute Chaos, Report Says
'Perfect Storm' Of Repairs, Construction Could Create NYC Commute Chaos, Report Says A “perfect storm” of construction and repairs may cause a nightmarish commuter into Manhattan for several years. A New York Post report outlined the troubles commuters may face in the coming years, as crews get set to begin extensive subway repairs, highway construction work, railroad work and other projects that will tie up traffic and cause gridlock in the city. Beginning on Friday, crews will begin work preparing for the scheduled 15-month shutdown of the L-train subway between Brooklyn and Manhattan. That pattern is scheduled to continue on non-consecutive weekends for several months. T…

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by Zak Failla