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Tappan Zee Bridge plan faces challenge from environmental group

The federal government has signed off on the

The federal government has signed off on the final environmental impact statement. (September 25, 2012 4:32 PM)

The Federal Highway Administration has approved the environmental review of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, a key hurdle that had Gov. Andrew Cuomo "holding his breath."

He may, however, have to hold it a bit longer.

The Hudson River environmental group Riverkeeper said Tuesday it likely will ask a judge to derail the state's plan to break ground on the $5.2 billion project before year's...

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