Morning Update for Saturday, February 18, 2017

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

🚇 Subway Status 🚇

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.

🚂 LIRR 🚂

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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