The Auto Industry’s VHS-or-Betamax Moment
After nearly 20 years, the language that cars will speak when they talk to one another is still undecided. Critics say the delay is endangering lives.
Ahead of the Primary, Cuomo Administration Offered Sweeteners to Get New Bridge Open
The governor has said his administration had no role in the timing of the opening of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. A new letter reveals otherwise.
18 Water Main Breaks Flood Hoboken, Pitting Mayor Against Water Company
The city, in a lawsuit, blamed a construction project in nearby Jersey City. The water company pointed to an aging infrastructure.
After Italy Collapse, Europe Asks: How Safe Are Our Bridges?
Despite years of warnings about underinvestment, experts and governments cannot say for sure how serious the risk is.
Safe Drinking Water for All
California lawmakers are considering a plan to help poor communities afflicted by contaminated water. It could be a model for the nation.
El Salvador Recognizes China in Blow to Taiwan
China is using its wealth to isolate Taiwan diplomatically by offering infrastructure projects to Latin American countries.
‘Laceration in the Heart of Genoa’: Italy Holds State Funeral for Victims of Bridge Collapse
The country declared a day of national mourning as it struggled to come to terms with a tragedy that critics say could have been avoided.
How Dangerous Are Italy’s Bridges? Even After Genoa, No One Knows
No central authority tracks or enforces maintenance of Italy’s aging transportation network — and that is a big problem, experts say.
In Italy Bridge Collapse, Both Design and Upkeep Are Under Suspicion
The engineering and maintenance of Riccardo Morandi’s 1967 cable-stayed bridge are under scrutiny, days after it collapsed in Genoa.
Is a Rail Yard in Queens the Site of New York’s Next Mega-Development?
A massive, multi-billion-dollar project is being considered for an industrial site in Sunnyside. It could change the city. One problem: Locals don’t love it.