Some New York City residents with sensitive palates might notice a difference in the taste and smell of their beloved tap water soon, as workers enter the final stage of repairs on one of the aqueducts that supplies the water from upstate, officials said on Monday.

New York City residents may notice their drinking water tastes different starting Monday. "New York City's tap water is the envy of the world. It's why we have the best pizza and bagels in the country,

A stretch of aqueduct that supplies about half of New York City’s water is being shut down through the winter as part of a $2 billion project to address massive leaks beneath the Hudson River. The temporary shutdown of the Delaware Aqueduct in upstate New York has been in the works for years,

New York City officials assured residents that water flowing from their faucets will continue to be perfectly safe — even if it might taste a bit different — as they announced plans Monday to address massive leaks in the supply system by shutting down part of a main aqueduct for the winter.