'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.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Stocks are heading for a fifth straight weekly loss as oil prices climb and mixed signals on Iran raise fears about inflation and growth.
A 40-foot-long dead whale washed up on Rockaway Beach in Queens Thursday.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 people with minor injuries. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 people with minor injuries. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at a Brooklyn hospital after he was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
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.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that led to massive lines at many airports.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
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 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.
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 people with minor injuries. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Suffolk County law enforcement officials announced a 57-count indictment against members and associates of a Riverhead-based gang. Among those facing charges is a Mount Vernon police officer.
It's going to be a chilly Saturday in the New York area, with milder temperatures Sunday. But it should feel more like spring next week. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest forecast.
Jersey City is getting an update to its 16-year-old emergency system to make sure every call is answered.
Cyber criminals linked to Iran have accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News Friday.
