City Warns of Icy Conditions as Snow and Rain Forecast for Saturday, March 12, at 1 a.m.

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a winter operations advisory for Saturday, March 12, beginning at 1 a.m. This type of advisory is the department’s “lower level” winter weather message, as opposed to the “higher level” snow alert. Officials said a wintry mix of rain and snow is expected throughout the day Saturday, and depending on exact timing and temperature, New York City may receive up to one inch on paved surfaces, and up to three inches on unpaved surfaces. They said even after the rainfall stops, temperatures will continue to fall throughout Saturday evening

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has issued a winter operations advisory for Wednesday, March 9, beginning at 6 a.m., in advance of expected snowfall. A winter operations advisory is the department’s lower level winter weather message, as opposed to the higher level “snow alert.” Following warm temperatures earlier in the week, snow is expected to fall throughout the day Wednesday. Accumulation on pavement is not likely, but a coating to two inches may accumulate on unpaved surfaces. This could lead to slick, dangerous conditions and impact the collection of trash and recycling. DSNY officials said

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street and bridge closures in the Bronx from Feb. 25 to March 5. East 144th Street between Gerard Avenue and Exterior Street: This street will be closed Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 6, to facilitate crane operation. East 146th Street between Gerard Avenue and Exterior Street/River Avenue (M.D.E.): This street will be closed Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through April 6, to facilitate crane operation. East 146th Street between Gerard Avenue and Walton Avenue: This street will be closed Sunday from 9

By DAVID GREENE

Police confirm a man and woman were killed, and two other passengers were injured following a 3-vehicle collision that took place on the Cross Bronx Expressway on Friday, and shut down the busy roadway for nearly five hours. Members of the FDNY carried out a prolonged rescue of those trapped in one mangled vehicle, while members of the NYPD Crash Investigation Squad (CIS) investigated the cause before the roadway could be cleared and reopened for morning traffic. The crash took place on the westbound Cross Bronx Expressway at Rosedale Avenue, located in the very northern part of the

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street and bridge closures in the Bronx from Feb. 25 to March 5. East 139th Street, between Alexander Avenue and Willis Avenue: This street is closed Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Feb. 27, to facilitate crane operation. East 162nd Street, between Park Avenue and Courtlandt Avenue: This street is closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 5, to facilitate crane operation. As reported,

By SÍLE MOLONEY

Following a winter hiatus, and the successful completion of earlier stages of construction and roadway work which began in September 2020, the MTA Bridges and Tunnels division announced that it is resuming roadway work, and advancing to the next stage of deck replacement at Throggs Neck Bridge. MTA officials said, weather permitting, roadway work for the new phase, known as Stage 5 (of six stages) begins on Saturday night, Feb. 26, with an around-the-clock lane closure in place on Sunday, Feb. 27, to accommodate the work zone in the middle, Bronx-bound lane of the bridge span. They said motorists

By SÍLE MOLONEY

New York City Emergency Management (EMS) issued a travel advisory on Thursday, Feb. 24, which is in effect through Friday, Feb. 25. The National Weather Service had issued a winter weather advisory for New York City the same day which is also in effect until 1 p.m. on Friday. According to Thursday’s forecast, snow was due to fall on Thursday night and change to a mix of sleet, rain, and possible freezing rain early Friday morning. This has since created icy road conditions as of Friday morning. Rain is forecast from late morning into Friday afternoon with dry conditions

By SÍLE MOLONEY

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has advised of the following street and bridge closures in the Bronx from Feb. 18 to March 5. Bergen Avenue between East 152nd Street and Westchester Avenue: This street will be closed Fridays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Feb. 22, to facilitate crane operation. Bergen Avenue between East 152nd Street and Westchester Avenue: This street will be closed Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Feb. 22, to facilitate the installation of a new building crane. Shakespeare Avenue between Featherbed Lane and the Cross Bronx Expressway service road:

By SÍLE MOLONEY & MIRIAM QUIÑONES

A truck was pictured reportedly stuck and somewhat damaged under the subway elevated structure at W 238th Street and Broadway in the Kingsbridge section of The Bronx on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Norwood News photographer, Miriam Quiñones, took a photo of the truck from her car at around 2.45 p.m. on Tuesday. She said traffic had been moving very slowly as she approached the area, and it later became obvious why. “It was just frustrating to be in bumper-to-bumper traffic,” she said. “I was able to get a quick picture when I was told to move to my right