Queens DOT Yard Gets $121M Makeover In High-Stakes Willets Point Revamp
A $121M overhaul is replacing the DOT's aging Harper Street yard in Willets Point with a modern, flood‑resistant hub. Construction is phased to keep the yard running.
JetBlue Pilot Says Rogue Drone Slammed Jet Near JFK Runway
A JetBlue pilot reported the aircraft was struck by a drone on approach to JFK at about 3,000 feet and landed safely. FAA and local authorities are investigating amid other recent near‑misses.
Lovelock Stoplight Vanishes, Coast-to-Coast I-80 Finally Runs Nonstop
Nevada DOT says a new stretch of I‑80 near Lovelock removes the highway’s last coast‑to‑coast traffic signal, announced on the Interstate system’s June 29 anniversary.
FDNY Brass Slams Bronx Harlem River Greenway Over One-Way Block
Top FDNY officials have publicly opposed a DOT redesign on Sedgwick Avenue that would create a protected stretch of the Harlem River Greenway, saying it could slow engines and complicate responses. The dispute ramps up after an April FDNY letter and June community‑board testimony.
E‑Bike Crash Victims Poised To Drag City Hall Into Court
A group of New Yorkers injured in e‑bike crashes says it will sue the city, saying a March policy that ended criminal enforcement made streets less safe. The planned action — described on local TV as involving “thousands” of victims — puts Mayor Mamdani’s enforcement shift at center stage.
Round-the-Clock Red Lanes Coming to 116th Street as Mamdani Bets Big on Buses
NYC DOT will install 24/7 red-painted bus lanes on East 116th Street this summer, adding protected bike lanes, curb changes and camera enforcement. The moves aim to speed crosstown trips for tens of thousands of riders.
Upstate Power Superhighway Goes Live, Promises Jolt for N.Y. Grid
A major upstate transmission upgrade is now online, freeing up about 1 gigawatt and promising roughly $438 million in annual congestion savings. Officials say the work will ease curtailments and strengthen reliability.












