Grand Central Parkway
Coverage of Grand Central Parkway in the Nexus archive.
- A hero in the making: NYPD recruit has emotional reunion with cop who saved him from fiery crash
Christian Leon, a 24-year-old NYPD recruit, graduated as an officer and reunited with Detective James Fares, who saved him from a fiery car crash in 2021. Fares rescued Leon from his burning vehicle on the Grand Central Parkway, inspiring Leon to pursue a police career. Their emotional reunion at the Police Academy in Queens included Fares pinning Leon's badge, marking a full-circle moment.
- Editorial | A parkway precedent? Decision on Staten Island roadway could impact NYC
New York City officials are considering opening the Korean War Veterans Parkway to commercial traffic, a move that could break a precedent for limited-access parkways in NYC. The decision faces opposition from Staten Island residents and officials due to infrastructure concerns, including low overpasses and road materials unsuitable for heavy vehicles. The city and state DOTs may approve the change despite fears it could lead to similar modifications on other parkways.
- NYC surpasses Miami and Houston as America’s highest-risk city for hurricanes: Study
New York City has surpassed Miami and Houston as America's highest-risk city for hurricanes according to a recent study. The city experienced severe flooding and 60-mph winds on Wednesday night, with major infrastructure like subways and parkways affected by swollen floodwaters.