The man, who was working at a site at Hudson Yards in Manhattan, fell 60 feet into a pit below, according to the New York Fire Department. Source: New York Times
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Trump’s Threat to Hudson River Tunnels Becomes Focus of New Jersey Election
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2025
The president announced he had “terminated” the Gateway project. The Democratic candidate for governor quickly seized on the issue and tied her opponent to Mr. Trump. Source: New York Times
Trump Says $16 Billion Hudson River Tunnel Project Is ‘Terminated’
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2025
It was not immediately clear what the president meant and whether the project, known as Gateway, had already been stripped of federal funding. Source: New York Times
After Trump Pulls Funding, Work Continues on N.Y. Area Transit Projects
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2025
Two of the largest infrastructure initiatives in the United States were still moving forward this week despite the battles over a government shutdown surrounding them. Source: New York Times
A New York Jury Speaks: Trump’s Company Committed Tax Fraud
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2022
Not exactly a death sentence for the Trump Organization, but certainly an embarrassment. Also, a Manhattan dog that braved the Hudson for a trip to New Jersey. Source: New York Times
After Boat Capsized in Hudson, Passengers Were ‘Frantic,’ Rescuer Says
By Gotham Rex on July 13, 2022
A ferry captain who saved a woman said he would not forget the scene. Lindelia Vasquez, 47, and Julian Vasquez, 7, died in the accident. Source: New York Times
Boy, 7, and Woman Dead After Boat Capsizes in Hudson River
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2022
Ten passengers were injured when the private boat overturned near a pier in Midtown Manhattan, officials said. Source: New York Times
New York and New Jersey Need an $11B Tunnel. Will Biden Make It Happen?
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2021
The transportation secretary said building a new rail link under the Hudson River is critical to the economy far beyond the region. Source: New York Times
New York Waterway Ferry Company Accused of Dumping Sewage into Hudson
By Gotham Rex on December 4, 2020
Two former workers claim New York Waterway fouled the river with unfiltered waste from boats’ toilets. The firm denies the allegations. Source: New York Times
At the End of the New Pier 26, a Surprise
By Gotham Rex on September 30, 2020
This environmentally themed project features an unusual design, including soaring walkways that lead to an unexpected destination. Source: New York Times
City Planning $90 Million Project to Expand Boat Docks Near 79th So More People Can Live There
By Gotham Rex on December 27, 2019
City Planning Million Project to Expand Boat Docks Near 79th So More People Can Live There The city is planning to fix and expand the 79th Street Boat Basin, where dozens of Upper West Siders live on boats docked in…
Beaver Frolics in the Hudson Outside Former Trump Buildings
By Gotham Rex on August 5, 2019
Beaver Frolics in the Hudson Outside Former Trump Buildings A beaver swam in the Hudson River on Monday morning around West 71st Street, a happy sight that would have been unthinkable just over a decade ago. Ralph Stone
The Hudson River Is Becoming a Massive Skating Rink (That You Shouldn’t Try To Skate On)
By Gotham Rex on January 6, 2018
The Hudson River Is Becoming a Massive Skating Rink (That You Shouldn’t Try To Skate On) The weather outside is frightful, and the Hudson River is now partially encrusted in a layer of ice that is chillingly beautiful.
LARGE HUDSON RIVER VESSEL WAS APPARENTLY FIXING A CABLE
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2017
LARGE HUDSON RIVER VESSEL WAS APPARENTLY FIXING A CABLE A large vessel that was parked at various spots in the Hudson for several days this month was apparently working on an electrical cable
PURSE THIEF JUMPS INTO HUDSON RIVER TO ESCAPE, BUT IS CAUGHT ANYWAY: POLICE
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2017
PURSE THIEF JUMPS INTO HUDSON RIVER TO ESCAPE, BUT IS CAUGHT ANYWAY: POLICE A purse thief figured he could shake the cops by making a run…er, swim… for it. But his plunge into the Hudson River ended with him back…