FDR Drive
Coverage of FDR Drive in the Nexus archive.
- Mounds of trash and foul smells pervade Lower Manhattan as homeless takeover FDR Drive
Homeless individuals have taken over the area under the FDR Drive in Lower Manhattan, leading to mounds of trash, foul smells, and health hazards. Residents and workers report unsanitary conditions, fights, and makeshift shelters, with construction closures from the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project contributing to the situation.
- Harrowing video captures moment inside seaplane as it crashes into NYC’s East river carrying 8 passengers
A harrowing video captured the moment a seaplane crashed into NYC’s East River while carrying 8 passengers. The footage, shared with The Post, shows the Kodiak 100 hitting the river near the Skyport terminal at 23rd Street and FDR Drive.
- 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.