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MTA appealing federal audit that found safety concerns
The federal audit found subway workers face unsafe conditions and even a substantial risk of death. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the details.
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The federal audit found subway workers face unsafe conditions and even a substantial risk of death. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the details.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project was made official Monday.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
The overpass that was heavily damaged by the fire must be demolished before the interstate can reopen. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The vital stretch of I-95 between New York City and Boston is not expected to reopen for days after a fuel truck crashed and went up in flames. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
New Yorkers still don't know what caused the deadly parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan more than a year ago, but investigators just ruled out at least one possibility.
The city council's Committee on Housing and Buildings has been eyeing ways to prevent future collapses in response to concerns about aging infrastructure. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
It could be getting more expensive to drive electric vehicles in the Garden State.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the efforts to keep the bridge leading into New York City structurally sound.
The funding "will upgrade aging infrastructure on the nation's most heavily traveled rail corridor to increase train speeds, reduce passenger delays, and create good-paying union jobs," said a White House official.
The federal government plans to pump more than $16 billion into improving Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, the nation's busiest rail line.
In about eight years, Q trains will haul riders up to 125th Street in East Harlem.
Sen. Chuck Schumer announced another $3.8 billion from Washington to build the new rail tunnels between New York and New Jersey.
CEO Janno Lieber sounded a call about the need to repair an aging $1.5 trillion system over the next 20 years.
As you ride on an Amtrak or NJ Transit train into Penn, commuters can see the construction currently being done to replace the more-than-century-old bridge over the Hackensack River. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update on the work.
The governor says the federal money will go toward building a pedestrian bridge, upgrading train stations, refitting buses and more.
The 127-year-old pipe that broke on Tuesday morning is not yet repaired, leading to angst for some.
On average, at least one water main break happens every day across the five boroughs.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York is committing $1.7 billion to create a direct route to the Hunts Point Market, which will help bring down air pollution and asthma rates.
The 90-day warning period begins on the city-owned section of the roadway between Atlantic Ave. and Sands St.
The sinkholes are being blamed on aging infrastructure.
The MTA is preparing for construction to bring the line to East Harlem. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been following the project and speaks with the community that will be impacted.
The MTA is preparing for construction to bring the line to East Harlem. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been following the project and speaks with the community that will be impacted.
Implosion of the plant was scrapped last month. Instead, the building will come down bit by bit.
Rutgers University has ordered an investigation of its gymnastics program after its coach was accused of abuse.
Mets infielder Jeff McNeil is out for the rest of the regular season after fracturing his wrist on a hit-by-pitch in Friday's game.
While boarding schools across the U.S. are now among some of the most diverse educational institutions, some were reluctant to open their doors to students of color decades ago.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
This year CCCADI in East Harlem honors Haiti as the first Black independent nation.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
This year CCCADI in East Harlem honors Haiti as the first Black independent nation.
The 2024 New York City Labor Day Parade stepped off a celebration of workers' solidarity Saturday in Manhattan.
Illegal police stops by the NYPD have drastically increased under the Adams administration, according to a monitor.
The Rockland County firefighting group's volunteers lack training, equipment and experience, officials say.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
While there are a some rain chances over the next three days, the long Labor Day weekend will feature plenty of dry time as well.
New York and New Jersey woke up to rainy weather Friday, as many set out for Labor Day weekend.
Thursday should stay pretty cloudy with perhaps a stray shower or two and highs in the mid 70s in New York City!
Rutgers University has ordered an investigation of its gymnastics program after its coach was accused of abuse.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
A police officer shot and injured a man in Rumson, New Jersey on Friday.
West Orange, N.J. town officials say the new owners of The Manor illegally cut down hundreds of trees on the historic property.
A fuel spill on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Grand Concourse caused major traffic backups Friday morning.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with spotty showers around the New York City area. Tomorrow features sun from start to finish.
There's a renewed push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday.
A suspect was arrested Friday after a body was found stuffed in a suitcase on Long Island earlier this week.
A porch pirate disguised as an Amazon driver was caught on video stealing a package at a home in Naugatuck, Connecticut.
A new report released on Thursday says drinking water is slowly getting safer on Long Island.
There's turmoil inside the NYPD as more details emerge about the feds' interest in Police Commissioner Edward Caban, sources say.
Trump was convicted in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in relation to a "hush money" payment to an adult film star before the 2016 election.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued that a $5 million judgment finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll should be thrown out.
The homes of at least four top New York City officials were raided by federal agents Wednesday, sources said.
The president's son Hunter Biden admitted to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order expanding access to the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, state health officials said Friday.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has led to one death in New York, the CDC said Wednesday.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
Rutgers University has ordered an investigation of its gymnastics program after its coach was accused of abuse.
Mets infielder Jeff McNeil is out for the rest of the regular season after fracturing his wrist on a hit-by-pitch in Friday's game.
Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Tiafoe to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.
Mark Vientos hit a leadoff shot in the 10th inning that sent the New York Mets past the Cincinnati Reds.
Luis Gil pitched six sparkling innings in his return from a back injury, leading the Yankees to a victory over the Cubs.
This year CCCADI in East Harlem honors Haiti as the first Black independent nation.
It comes despite an overall increase of more than $17 million in grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February.
Queens residents are sounding the alarm about illegal trash dumping where Jackson Heights meets Woodside.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
As students head back to school next week, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make sure kids have at-home libraries.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
The Harlem Book Fair takes over the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building this weekend. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how organizers hope this year's lineup of featured authors and artists inspires others through the power of Haitian culture.
CBS News New York is a proud community partner of the Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure," which will be held Sunday in Central Park. Dani Alderman, a breast cancer survivor and operations chair for the 2024 "Race for the Cure," discusses this year's event.
New video shows police officers in Hightstown, New Jersey saving a baby with the infant Heimlich maneuver.
Corky Lee documented the experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in New York City for 50 years.
As college students return to campus, Dr. Nicole Andreoli of Pathways Psychological Services discusses the mental health challenges they face and the impact.