Morning Update for Friday, April 21, 2017

Weather radar
Weather radar via Weather Underground

Happy Friday, NYC! Currently: Rain 🌧 and 48 °F (9 °C), headed for a high of 58 °F.

View the full forecast for historical highs and lows.


Word of the Day

Today's word of the day from Wordsmith.org: talisman - noun: 1. An object, such as a stone, believed to have occult powers to keep evil away and bring good fortune to its wearer. 2. Anything that has magical powers and brings miraculous effects.


Transit Delays

🚇 Subway Status 🚇

Trains are running mostly on time this morning.

⚠ Delays or service changes on the S

Find scheduled weekend changes on the MTA's Weekender.

🚦 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.

⚠ Delays or service changes on the Port Jefferson lines. ⚠

View full details at the MTA's LIRR page.


NYC Bridge of the Day

J.J. Byrne Memorial Bridge Opened: 1987 Length: 180ft


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