'Sweet Spot' With Mike Sugerman: (Mis)Pronouncing Van Wyck Expressway
It's one of New York's busiest and most controversial highways. People call it all kinds of names, but probably mispronounce the most important one.
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It's one of New York's busiest and most controversial highways. People call it all kinds of names, but probably mispronounce the most important one.
Construction on the Van Wyck Expressway has been going on for more than 6 years and isn't over by a long shot.
Crashes on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens and in the Lincoln Tunnel caused a traffic nightmare for commuters Monday morning.
Some Queens residents said a popular parking lot is turning into a danger zone, and they blamed falling debris.
The long-delayed construction on the Van Wyck Expressway is giving headaches to hundreds of thousands of drivers.
It happened on the southbound Van Wyck Expressway just south of Jewel Avenue.
The American Highway Users Alliance says the very worst are in Chicago and Los Angeles, but number 8 and 9 on the list are the Lincoln Tunnel and Interstate 95 just east of the George Washington Bridge.
Police were searching for two suspects Wednesday in a shooting that left a man dead near the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens.
A man was shot multiple times and killed in broad daylight Tuesday in Queens.
Bill Cannon, one of the owners of Beech Street Taxi in Long Beach, stopped in heavy traffic on the Van Wyck Expressway Thursday afternoon to save a kitten from on top of a traffic barrier.
According to police, the victim and suspect got into a verbal dispute while driving in the Jamaica section of Queens.
A passenger inside the vehicle with the flat tire was injured, as well as three others in the minivan, CBS 2 reported. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police say William Deene has been charged with criminal trespassing after an airport worker noticed him scaling a fence at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
One four-wheel ATV entered the Van Wyck via an exit ramp and continued to travel south on the northbound side, poilce said.
The company behind the INRIX smartphone traffic app for years has reported that New York and Bridgeport are in the top ten among all U.S. cities when it comes to traffic congestion.
Police are asking for help in identifying two men in connection with an armed robbery at the La Quinta Hotel on the Van Wyck Expressway.
A suspect has been arrested and charged in a hit-and-run accident that left a woman dead on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens.
Police on Saturday morning were searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a woman on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens.
Police on Monday were asking for help from the public in identifying a woman who was found dead at an expressway junction near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The decomposed body of an unidentified woman was found late Friday at the junction of the Van Wyck Expressway and the Belt Parkway near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The agency says the decrease reflects a program that was established in 1998 to reduce motor vehicle accidents.
New York is among the most congested cities in America and one of its highways the worst road for traffic in the country, according to a new study.
A tow truck driver from Baltimore has been hit with serious charges, after he allegedly drove drunk and caused a wrong-way crash into a van full of teenagers on the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens.
Police are asking for the public's help in finding two suspects wanted for holding up three hotels near John F. Kennedy International Airport since December.
The family of a Queens man who was killed in a hit and run on his birthday is making a desperate plea for his killer to come forward.
Terrifying surveillance video from East Elmhurst showed the victim getting stabbed in the back and arms while going to take the bus to work.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
NYPD sources said the officer was stripped of his badge and gun after tracking a stolen family car and shooting a man while off-duty in the Bronx.
Terrifying surveillance video from East Elmhurst showed the victim getting stabbed in the back and arms while going to take the bus to work.
NYPD sources said the officer was stripped of his badge and gun after tracking a stolen family car and shooting a man while off-duty in the Bronx.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Gotham FC will host the Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field in a game that has been dubbed The Queens Classic.
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
NYPD sources said the off-duty officer was tracking a stolen family car when he shot the man. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Newark TSA lines have been fluctuating throughout the morning as the partial government shutdown puts pressure on travelers and workers. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Wednesday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 17 at 11 p.m.
The Taxi and Limousine Commission says a taxi driver's license has been suspended after she lost control of her vehicle and struck two pedestrians Saturday.
