Morning Update for Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Happy Wednesday, NYC! Currently: Clear 🌞 and 61 °F (16 °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 Passover. View full schedule from the Department of Transportation.

🚌 Public School Calendar 🏫

Today: Schools closed: Spring Recess. View full public school schedule from the Department of Education.

Word of the Day

Today's word of the day from Wordsmith.org: nemesis - noun: 1. A formidable opponent or an archenemy. 2. A source of harm or ruin. 3. Retributive justice.

Transit Delays

🚇 Subway Status 🚇

Trains are running mostly on time this morning. ⚠ Delays or service changes on the B/D/F/M, N/Q/R, and S ⚠

🚦 Bridges and Tunnels 🚦

Not many problems on bridges and tunnels this morning. ⚠ Delays at the Verrazano-Narrows ⚠ 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

[145th Street Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/145th_Street_Bridge) Opened: 1905 Length: 1,604ft

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