Ines Rosales's Blog

Expect Delays and Intermittent closures in the area of the United Nation for the UN General Assembly starting at Midnight, Tuesday, Sept 16 through October 3.

The streets affected are: 

East 34th St to East 57th St from 1st Ave and 2nd Ave
42nd, 50th St from FDR and 6th Ave
43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, and 47th Streets from 1st to 3rd Avenue
45th, 46th Streets from Madison Avenue to Vanderbilt Ave
48th, 49th, 51st Streets from Madison Avenue to 1st Avenue
48th, 49th, 50th, 51st Street from Lexington Avenue to Madison Ave
52nd 53rd from 6th Avenue to 7th Avenue
Battery Place from West Street to 3rd Place
1st Place from Little West Street to West Circle Cove
2nd Place from Little West Street to Battery Place
Little West Street from Battery Place to 2nd Place
West Thames Street from Battery Place to South End Avenue

Summer is almost over! The hot weather is not the only thing ending.  The easy commute to work is almost over too!!!  In a few weeks everyone will be going back to school and no more vacations.  Get ready!  Now with gas prices going down does that mean that people will be driving more again, and use mass transit less???  We shall wait and see.

Thanks to the Bloggers who keep posting blogs for me.  I'm such a bad blogger, yes I am like that with e-mails and phone calls.  To answer some of those posts. 

Scott1: I saw that BobbyHBK answered you on me needing a bodyguard.  Thanks Bobby.  Fortunately, I'm not one of those people that needs protection.  But I do like the Limo idea!!! 

Bob: I did go see Bon Jovi in Central Park.  Their performance was good, I've seen him 3 times now.  But there wasn't much energy from the crowd.  I think being out there for hours under the hot sun fizzled them out.  I loved him at Giants Stadium, so I'd want to see him there again.  I don't use the press pass for those perks to be honest with you.  I just don't think about it.  But I'm sure that something like Bon Jovi it wouldn't of worked.  I'm glad I was able to help you with your work with my little moment with my cell phone.  I'm so silly, trying to control my maps with my cell phone.  It feels good to help people, so I won't be asking for a fee.  You do have a lot of remotes!  There has to be an easier way, and I don't mean the universal ones.  I don't like them.  Hope I can help again!!

Jay: I didn't see your question before, you can blog with me right here. 

So, what are we doing for Memorial Day weekend???  That's what I want to know.  Studies show that fewer people are traveling the roads as gas prices go up and the economy slides.   Does this apply to the tri-state?  Tell me what your plans are... don't be shy!!!  I promise I won't crash your party.

Hello, it has a been a while since I've blogged.  Well I'm back to tell you about a great opportunity I had.  I was able to go behind the scenes of Celia: The Life & Music of Celia Cruz.  It's the story about the great Celia Cruz, told through the eyes of her husband Pedro Knight.

This was such a great experience for me because I grew up listening to her music.  Whenever I hear her music, I have to dance.    For those of you who are not familar with it then you should check it out.  This story is also a love story about a great man and the love and admiration he had for his wife.  If I didn't know better I would of thought that  was Celia Cruz herself on that stage!

Watch the video below for  more on Celia: The Life & Music of Celia Cruz

AZUCAR!!!!!!!!!      

The Pope is in New York City through Sunday.  

Expect a lot  of closures in the area.  

Watch the video I put together on the papal gridlock... and check out the links below for more details on closures and mass transit changes:

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON STREET CLOSURES

CLICK HERE FOR MASS TRANSIT CHANGES

Welcome to NYC  Soccer Guy!!  Where are you living? 

Wow has it been 2 months, time goes by fast.  I'm glad we can make you laugh so early in the morning. 

I went to see 21 this weekend?  Anyone see it?  Opinions?  I liked it.  The History channel has done a show on it so I already knew a little about it.  Though I wonder if they changed the story a bit for entertainment purposes. 

Ladies out there I need some help.  Looking for spring clothes, and I was at the Willowbrook and Garden State Mall and found nothing.  I bought sneakers, but clothing wise nothing to appealing.  Is it just me or is everything out right now not that appealing?? 

Whether you are attending the Parade in NY or the Rally in NJ here's what you need to know!

Metro North in and out of Grand Central on the Harlem and Hudson line at 8:30am

NJ Transit run extra trains in the late morning. Customers are advised to transfer on to Path at Newark or Hoboken.

Path Trains extra service 9:30am to 3:30 pm

Subways: Expect Delays on the 4, 5, and 6 lines at the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall Station. Use the 1, R, and W to Rector St. E to the World Trade. J to Broad St. 2, 3, A and C to Chambers St and 2 and 3 to Wall St as Alternates.

Buses: Delays and Diversions on M1, M6, M9, M22, M103, X1, X3, X4, X10, X11, X12, X12, X15, X16, X17, X18, X19, X20, X27, X28, X29.

Alternate side is in effect today.

NJ Rally: 4 to 4:30 pm at Giants Stadium.  Fans are invited to join the team at the stadium.  Its free and open to the public.

Gates open at 3pm.  Carpooling is recommended.  There will be no extra NJ Transit bus or train service in place.

GO GIANTS!!!

Good Morning!! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GIANTS!!! So far it's a busy traffic day.

For those of you that use 139 to the Holland Tunnel this one is for you. There's a New Traffic Pattern in effect until September 2009. Expect extra delays on Rt 3, Rt 120, and Paterson Plank Rd, as well as delays exiting at Int 16W from the NJ Turnpike.

Lanes of NJ 139 eastbound are closed, westbound the left is closed and turned into an eastbound lane. Motorists are not allowed to make a left from the NJ Turnpike and no right turns from 139 East to Jersey Ave. Follow the posted detours and expect delays.

At the Meadowlands today Expect Delays: There's a rally going on at the IZOD Center (Stand for Change Rally with Barack Obama). Doors open at 10 am. Rally starts at 12pm. Expect delays on Rt 3, Rte 120, Paterson Plank Rd and exit 16W off the NJ Turnpike.

I'm sure most of you heard it's Mike's Birthday today!  Join me in wishing him a very Happy Birthday!!!  He keeps getting younger and younger ever year and he's a wonderful co-worker.  Makes me smile everyday.  Love ya Mikey!!!

Good morning!!  A few things going on with mass transit this morning already!!!   

NJ Transit Bus service suspended on bus 196/197 at Skyline Dr because of weather.  Buses will travel on Ringwood Ave to Warwick. 

NJ Transit Trains cross honoring at Harriman, Tuxedo and Sloatsburg stations.  Shortline buses cross honoring in Orange county. 

Seastreak Ferry:  The following have been cancelled for today 5:50 am from Atlantic Higlands, 6:30 am from Pier 11, 7:30 am from Sandy Hook, 8:10 am from Pier 11, and 8:30 am from E. 35th St

Good morning!  Here's what  to expect today in Times Square traffic wise.  Mass Transit is highly recommended.

At 3:30 p.m. today Times Square will be closed to vehicle traffic.  Attendees will be filling Time Square along Broadway and Seventh Avenue moving uptown from 43rd Street to Central Park.

There will be No Parking in the following areas from Monday, December 31st at 12:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 1st.  Another reason to use Mass Transit since parking will be limited.

 HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR!!!

• All cross-town streets from 34th to 57th Street between Sixth and Eighth Avenue
• West side of Sixth Avenue, from 34th to 59th Streets;
• East side of Eighth Avenue from 34th to 57th Streets;
• 48th Street between Fifth and Ninth Avenues.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. the following streets will be closed to all vehicular traffic:

• Seventh Avenue, from 42nd to 59th Streets;
• Broadway, from 42nd to 59th Streets;
• 43rd to 47th Streets, from Sixth to Eighth Avenue.

After 6:30 p.m. on Monday, the remainder of the traffic closures will be instituted as crowd conditions warrant:

• All cross-town streets from 37th to 42nd Streets - Sixth to Eighth Avenues;
• All cross-town streets from 49th to 59th Streets - Sixth to Eighth Avenues;
• 48th Street, from Fifth to Ninth Avenues;
• Cross-town access for emergency vehicles will be available on 42nd, 48th, 57th and 59th Streets.

People should avoid all cross-town streets from 34th to 59th Streets, as well as Sixth and Eighth Avenues.

TRANSIT INFORMATION

            Beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 31st, some subway access around Times Square will be closed. The following subway system changes should be noted:

• Southbound and northbound N/R/W lines will skip the 49th Street station beginning at 7 p.m., Monday, December 31st until approximately 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, January 1st.
• The northbound IRT “#1” train will skip the 50th Street station beginning at 7 p.m., Monday, December 31st until approximately 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, January 1st.

Good Morning. Today and tomorrow are Gridlock Alert Days. Alternate side parking has been suspended because of the expected snow.

The morning commute looks ok. Your commute home will be affected...but sticking to the morning with all the school closings that means less cars on the roads!

Brooklyn:

Expect Delays on the Gowanus between the Prospect and Hamilton Ave, the HOV lane is closed because of a large pot hole at 38th St.

Good Morning.  Alternate side is in effect today city wide.  A few problems on the roadways this morning.  Here we go:

5 Boros:

Harlem River Dr/FDR Dr Southbound at 116th St Accident

Long Island:

Southern State Pkwy Eastbound Clsed Between the Sagtikos (exit 41A) and 5th Ave (exit 42) Accident Investigation from a crash that occurred around midnight

NJ:

New Jersey Turnpike East Spur Southbound after Interchange 15E crash

Don't forget tomorrow is a Gridlock Alert Day!

Good morning.  It's a messy morning weather wise, and slowly things are getting busy one the roads.  As always take it easy out on the wet roads and give youself some extra time.  If you are heading to the airport expect delays, call you carrier ahead of time. 

Street Cleaning rules are in effect.  Looking ahead for this weeks the next Gridlock Alert Days are Thursday, December 13th and Friday, December 14th.  

Westside Highway Southbound between 125 St. and 79th St. : flooding in the left and center lanes

FDR/Harlem River Dr Northbound: slow between the 100's and 116th Street because of an accident blocking 2 lanes