Queensboro Bridge
Coverage of Queensboro Bridge in the Nexus archive.
- DEP issues stop work order for Roosevelt Island steam plant demolition
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a stop-work order for the demolition of the Roosevelt Island steam plant after an inspection identified asbestos concerns. Residents and advocacy groups criticized the lack of public notification and safety risks, while officials stated testing is underway to address asbestos remediation requirements.
- Will the deadly scooter vs. cyclist crash on Queensboro Bridge bike path serve as a wake-up call?
A fatal head-on crash between an e-scooter rider and a cyclist on the Queensboro Bridge bike lane killed two men. The incident highlights the prevalence of illegal scooters in New York City.
- City Hall mum on whether Mamdani still wants to remove Ed Koch’s name from Queensboro Bridge
Mayor Zohran Mamdani previously supported removing Ed Koch's name from the Queensboro Bridge but has not clarified his current stance. City Council Speaker Julie Menin and others initially backed the renaming but later changed their positions. The Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club, which opposes Koch's handling of the 1980s AIDS crisis, collected endorsements for the renaming.
- Motorized scooter rider, bicyclist killed in head-on Queensboro Bridge crash during NYC morning rush: cops
A 39-year-old man riding a motorized stand-up scooter and a 35-year-old bicyclist were killed in a head-on collision on the Queensboro Bridge during New York City's morning rush hour. The incident occurred in the bike lane as both individuals traveled in opposite directions.