“Signs” of the Times Don’t Bode Well for Current Governor

“Signs” of the Times Don’t Bode Well for Current Governor

Yes, it’s an election year, but despite polls showing him ahead right now, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a lot of explaining to do to his constituents, particularly the state’s growing deficit and the corruption that surrounds his office. Many are also questioning the spending spree the current governor has gone on when it comes to […]

Crews remove the first portion of Tappan Zee main span

Crews remove the first portion of Tappan Zee main span

BY JANIE ROSMAN Seven months after the final set of tires crossed Tappan Zee Bridge, crews began removing the first of five sections from the cantilever truss structure’s 2,415-foot main span. The process of dismantling and placing its 532-foot-long center span onto a barge began Monday evening. While boaters were advised the main span channel would be […]

DISGUST OVER TZ NAME CHANGE CONTINUES TO GROW

DISGUST OVER TZ NAME CHANGE CONTINUES TO GROW

To the Editor, I agree 99 percent with the letter to you from Frank Ross of New City which appeared in the November 23 – 29, 2017 edition of the Rockland Times Free Weekly. I believe a resolution that should satisfy all of the parties with an interest in this subject, as well as minimize […]

Crews working on eastbound span, final prep for westbound span opening

Crews working on eastbound span, final prep for westbound span opening

BY JANIE ROSMAN Photo credit New York State Thruway Authority For many, late August signifies the nearing end of summer (though not for another month) and the beginning of another school year. However, in two weeks (August 25) — and weather permitting — the New NY Bridge project will reach another milestone. When rush hour wanes and […]

NEW NY BRIDGE TEST PILE PROGRAM STARTS NEXT WEEK

Beginning this week, Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC is installing the first test piles for the New NY Bridge. The test pile operations will be conducted over the next three months at proposed locations for pile foundations. Work will start at the main span footings. Piles will be placed by utilizing both vibratory and impact installation […]