Morning Update for Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Happy Wednesday, NYC! Currently: Overcast ⛅ and 58 °F (14 °C), headed for a high of 72 °F. View the full forecast for historical highs and lows.

🚗 Alternate Side Parking 🚗

Alternate side parking is suspended today for Ash Wednesday. View full schedule from the Department of Transportation.

Word of the Day

Today's word of the day from Wordsmith.org: slush fund - A fund established for illegal activities, especially in business and politics.

Transit Delays

🚇 Subway Status 🚇

Trains are running mostly on time this morning. ⚠ Delays or service changes on the 1/2/3 ⚠

🚦 Bridges and Tunnels 🚦

Not many problems on bridges and tunnels this morning. 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

[Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Parkway%E2%80%93Gil_Hodges_Memorial_Bridge) Opened: July 3, 1937 Length: 4,022ft

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