August 20, 2012 6:26 pm New Tappan Zee Bridge Plan Approved A transportation board has approved a plan to build a new Tappan Zee Bridge. Their vote was crucial for the project to qualify for federal funds. Katherine Creag reports. Local 3:01 I-Team: NYPD officers testify in surveillance video controversy 1:59 2 suspects charged with murder in Long Island body parts case 2:35 Extra NYPD patrols in Central Park after series of violent crimes 3:01 Columbia begins suspending students after protesters defy deadline 0:32 Luxury ‘Hamptons Streamliner' bus service to debut in May for travel from Hudson Yards