NYS Thruway

NY Thruway to lay off 234 workers, cite hard times

Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:12:08 +0000

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York State Thruway Authority is planning 234 layoffs to help shore up its finances, but no toll increases are planned.

Thruway spokesman Dan Weiller says the layoffs of full-time workers will be in all regions, including the Albany headquarters. The authority employs 29,068 workers.

Weiller says no toll increases of any type are planned.

Updated Tappan Zee Bridge plans presented at Valhalla public forum

Hank Gross — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:49:15 +0000

VALHALLA – Updated plans and costs to construct the new Tappan Zee Bridge were presented to the public Tuesday night at a forum at Mount Pleasant Town Hall in Valhalla.

Brian Conybeare, the special advisor to the governor on the bridge project, presenting updated plans and figures on the bridge, which will begin construction this year.

NY troopers to drivers: Move over for tow trucks

Associated Press — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:58:35 +0000

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (AP) — State police, the Thruway Authority and towing companies are reminding motorists in New York about the law that requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when approaching roadside vehicles with flashing lights.

They're holding a news conference Friday morning at the state police Thruway barracks in Cheektowaga to publicize the state's "move over" law.