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Upper West Side

April 04, 2013

Community Board 7 Rejects Columbia Grammar Expansion Proposal

The Community Board cited ongoing traffic problems and trust issues in rejecting the new middle school. 

Upper West Side

February 22, 2013

UWS Residents Oppose Private School Expansion, Citing Traffic Nightmares

The Columbia Grammar and Prep has proposed expanding its building at W. 93rd St. and Central Park West.

New York City

November 21, 2012

Thanksgiving Rush Unleashes Travel Chaos in New York

Roadways like the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway could have up to 90-minute delays. 

New York City

October 18, 2012

Obama and Romney to Cause Traffic Snarl as They Return to NYC Thursday

Traffic headaches are expected with both Obama and Romney back in town for the Al Smith Dinner.

Upper East Side

October 15, 2012

Metropolitan Museum Plaza Construction Will Re-route Bus and Foot Traffic

The Met's $60 million plaza rehab will impact Fifth Avenue pedestrian and bus traffic.

Financial District

June 13, 2012

Obama Back in NYC to Hobnob with Sarah Jessica Parker, Anna Wintour

President Barack Obama is jetting into New York for fundraising dinners June 14, 2012.

Park Slope

May 22, 2012

Barclays Center to Unveil Game Plan for Traffic, Parking and Bikes

Forest City Ratner Companies will unveil how parking and traffic will work at the new Barclays Center.

Midtown

November 30, 2011

Traffic Gridlock Expected for Obama Visit During Rockefeller Tree Lighting

The Rockefeller Center tree lighting and Obama's visit will create traffic headaches for motorists.

Manhattan

November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving Travel Delays Pile Up Like Leftovers

Thanksgiving travel delays are to be expected on Wednesday, the busiest travel day of the year.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

August 12, 2011

New $90K Plan Puts Private Crossing Guards Outside Holland Tunnel

The Hudson Square business improvement district announced they have hired "pedestrian traffic managers" to help keep crosswalks near the Holland Tunnel clear.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 18, 2011

Transportation Buffs to Install Tollbooth on Williamsburg Bridge

Advocates will install the vintage-looking tollbooth to draw attention to lost revenue for infrastructure after tollbooths were removed.

Midtown

June 23, 2011

President Obama and Justin Bieber Visits Create Perfect Storm for Traffic

A visit by President Barack Obama and pop-idol Justin Bieber is likely to give commuters headaches all around.

Manhattan

April 26, 2011

President Obama Returns to City Wednesday for Fundraisers

President Barack Obama will be back in New York for an Upper East Side fundraiser and Roots concert on Wednesday.

Manhattan

July 22, 2010

Crossing Guards To Help Adults Cross Perilous West Street

The guards will be posted at Warren, Murray and Albany Streets starting as soon as Aug. 2.