NYC Headlines: Cuomo Investigation, Memorial Day Travel, Knicks Game, and Transit Updates

Andrew Cuomo Federal Investigation

• 🏛️ Andrew Cuomo is reportedly under federal investigation for allegedly lying to Congress about his administration's pandemic response.
• ⚖️ Prosecutors must prove Cuomo's statements influenced a congressional investigation to establish a crime, while some experts suggest the probe may be politically motivated.
• 🗣️ A spokesperson for Cuomo has denied any wrongdoing.

Memorial Day Weekend Travel

• 🚗 Expect major travel delays on roads and at airports across the New York City region during Memorial Day weekend.
• ⚠️ Drivers are warned about a text phishing scam impersonating the DMV and Easy Pass, asking for payment of outstanding fines.
• ⏰ Transit engineer Sam Schwarz advises early departures, with Monday afternoon travel from the Jersey Shore into the city estimated to take over 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Knicks vs. Pacers and Transit News

• 🏀 The New York Knicks are looking to tie their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 at Madison Square Garden.
• 🚆 Amtrak will proceed with repairs on the East River tunnels, shutting down one tunnel at a time for three years, despite concerns from the MTA and state officials.
• 🚌 A proposal for a 34th Street busway aims to improve bus speeds by restricting other vehicle traffic, similar to the 14th Street busway.
• 🌳 Mayor Adams plans a $400 million redesign of Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park to Central Park, focusing on pedestrian space and underground infrastructure upgrades, with work slated to begin in 2028.

Fleet Week and Bridge Incident

• ⚓ Fleet Week is underway in New York City, with a somber mood following the crash of a Mexican Navy tall ship into the Brooklyn Bridge.
• 🕯️ A vigil was held for the crew members who lost their lives in the incident.
• 🚢 Investigators believe a mechanical failure may have caused the ship to travel backward before accelerating towards the bridge.