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While the Thruway Authority still owns the snow plows, the City of Buffalo is responsible for normal operation of the plows, routine maintenance, and also repairs.
A New York State trooper was seriously injured when a semi-truck plowed into his parked patrol car on the side of a busy upstate highway – obliterating the cruiser and sending the cop flying ...
A view of the new Tow Plow that will be used this year by New York State DOT for clearing snow off the roads. The trailer with an additional plow allows a driver to clear snow from two lanes at ...
The New York State Thruway Authority said it’s called an “Emergency Ramp Control Gate.” Its main purpose? To help snow plows during the winter months.
NEW YORK — The New York State Thruway Authority recently announced safety improvements and new equipment in preparation for the upcoming Winter season, further emphasizing the Authority’s ...
New York State Dump truck veers off NYS Thruway, plows into home after driver’s coughing fit (photos) Published: Jun. 24, 2025, 3:40 p.m.
The New York State Thruway Authority is looking to hire plow drivers ahead of the winter season. The Thruway Authority posted a photo on Twitter Sunday showing the first snow of the season in ...
The 570 mile New York State Thruway, stretches and maneuvers through the state's biggest cities, carrying millions and millions of drivers each year.
A state trooper was seriously injured when a semi-truck plowed into his patrol car on the side Interstate-90 – obliterating the cruiser and hurling the cop over a guardrail.
A state of emergency is in effect for at least a dozen counties in New York set to be pummeled with up to three feet of lake effect snow through Friday. How much snow will New York get? Two to ...