Phil Corso

1 day ago | gothamist.com | Phil Corso

The iconic Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza has reopened following its first major renovation in nearly 50 years. The $8.9 million project, funded through mayoral allocations, restored the structure’s crumbling roof and repointed its granite facade, removing decades of grime and weather damage. The work also included refurbishing the arch’s ornate bronze and cast-iron staircases and adding energy-efficient lighting to better showcase its historic details.

2 days ago | gothamist.com | Phil Corso

New York City will now limit e-bike and scooter riders to 15 miles per hour on city streets as part of a broader push by Mayor Eric Adams to rein in the fast-growing and controversial delivery sector. The mayor also renewed his call for the City Council to act on legislation he first proposed that would create a new Department of Sustainable Delivery. That agency would regulate delivery apps, enforce speed limits and oversee worker safety.

5 days ago | gothamist.com | Phil Corso

A major runway at Newark Liberty International Airport reopens Monday, nearly two weeks earlier than expected. The Port Authority and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the accelerated completion of rehabilitation work on Runway 4L-22R, which had been fully closed since April 15. The $121 million project included repaving, lighting upgrades and new drainage infrastructure as part of a broader effort to meet updated FAA safety standards.

2 weeks ago | gothamist.com | Phil Corso

Three men who drugged, robbed and killed patrons outside Hell’s Kitchen nightclubs in the spring of 2022 have been sentenced to decades behind bars, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Wednesday. The DA said Jayqwan Hamilton and Robert Demaio were sentenced to 40 years to life in state prison. Jacob Barroso received 20 years to life, officials said.

2 weeks ago | gothamist.com | Phil Corso

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to temporarily reduce flights at Newark Liberty International Airport through late October, citing ongoing runway construction, persistent staffing shortages and outdated air traffic technology that have contributed to weeks of delays. The interim order issued on Tuesday limits arrivals and departures to 28 per hour during weekday construction periods through June 15 and on Saturdays for the rest of the year.