'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.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
Roads throughout Manhattan will close to drivers for the second weekend in a row on Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
Roads throughout Manhattan will close to drivers for the second weekend in a row on Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, New York City will see its first Jamaica Rising Day Parade, which is set to take place in Brooklyn.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
An airmass that originated in the tropics continues to influence the weather in the New York City area.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 7 at 11 p.m.
A historic water crisis is unfolding right now in Puerto Rico. Facing the worst drought in decades, the island has begun rationing running water to 180,000 customers near San Juan. Lilia Luciano reports.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Another round of severe weather moved through the Tri-State Area on Friday, bringing flooding to New Jersey and causing a lightning strike in Westchester County. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett, Adi Guajardo and Andrew Ramos report.
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