Morning Update for Saturday, February 18, 2017

Weather radar
Weather radar via Weather Underground
Happy Saturday, NYC! Currently: Clear 🌞 and 34 °F (1 °C), headed for a high of 57 °F. View the full forecast for historical highs and lows.

Word of the Day

Wordnik Word of the Day: phreatophyte - The word 'phreatophyte' comes from Greek roots meaning 'well, spring' and 'growing'.

See the full entry for this word at http://wordnik.com/word-of-the-day/2017/2/17


Transit Delays

πŸš‡ Subway Status πŸš‡

Trains are running with some problems this morning. ⚠ Delays or service changes on the 1/2/3, 7, A/C/E, B/D/F/M, J/Z, and N/Q/R ⚠ Find scheduled weekend changes on the MTA's Weekender.

🚦 Bridges and Tunnels 🚦

Not many problems on bridges and tunnels this morning. ⚠ Delays at the Queens Midtown, Robert F. Kennedy, and Throgs Neck ⚠ View full details at the MTA's Bridge and Tunnel page.

πŸš‚ LIRR πŸš‚

Trains on the LIRR are running smoothly this morning. View full details at the MTA's LIRR page.

NYC Bridge of the Day

[Carroll Street Bridge](http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/infrastructure/bridges-gowanus.shtml#carroll) Opened: 1889 Designated landmark and one of four retractable bridges in the country.
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