Full service restored following major Amtrak, NJ Transit disruption
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke to travelers at Newark Penn Station trying to get home following the Thanksgiving holiday.
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CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke to travelers at Newark Penn Station trying to get home following the Thanksgiving holiday.
Service has been partially restored in and out of New York City's Penn Station due to an overhead wire issues, Amtrak said. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Amtrak and NJ Transit commuters were moving again late Monday afternoon after a major disruption.
Gov. Phil Murphy met with NJ Transit and Amtrak officials after a problematic summer of delays and cancelations.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's been done to correct issues on the rails. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has more on the plans to fix the aging system.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
Amtrak trains are back up and running again between Penn Station and New Haven after brush fires and a transformer explosion in the Bronx shut down the line in both directions. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports on what this means for passengers who've faced long delays.
Amtrak service between New Haven and Penn Station remains suspended this morning after crews battled a transformer explosion and fire in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has what riders need to know.
A transformer fire in the Bronx impacted Amtrak commuters Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Derick Waller and Dave Carlin report.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions in the region Tuesday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The CEOs of both Amtrak and NJ Transit were joined by several New Jersey members of Congress for a private tour of the system's northeast corridor Wednesday.
Three major transit agencies say Penn Station needs to be expanded if they want to increase train capacity. That's according to a new study conducted by the MTA, Amtrak and NJ Transit.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has more on how long it will take some to get home.
An Amtrak train partially derailed at New York City's Penn Station Thursday afternoon.
Traffic from a crash in the Lincoln Tunnel, followed by NJ Transit delays, made for a nightmare Tuesday morning commute into New York City. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer wants Amtrak to foot the bill when its system is to blame for NJ Transit delays and cancellations for at least three hours. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
A movement is underway to create a passenger bill of rights for NJ Transit riders stuck on trains.
Congressman Josh Gottheimer's "All Aboard Act" would reimburse riders who get stuck on trains for hours. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has the details.
The lawmakers sent a letter requesting money to improve Amtrak's wiring, signals and tracks along the Northeast Corridor to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Transit agency officials have asked the Presidential Emergency Board to assist in the talks, which is protocol under the Labor Act. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
The latest problems came about Sunday because of downed wires at the station in Rahway. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from Penn Station.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Riders voiced their frustrations on Thursday as they waited at the Secaucus Junction train station. CBS New York's Christine Fan reports.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the situation from Newark-Penn Station.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
The Teamsters union is launching a strike against Amazon at numerous locations across the country, including in Maspeth, Queens.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
The Teamsters union is launching a strike against Amazon at numerous locations across the country, including in Maspeth, Queens.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
A New Jersey congressman got a top secret briefing in Washington, D.C. on the drone sightings across the region as state residents and lawmakers demand more transparency from the federal government.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would have allowed towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 18 at 11 p.m.
Health officials say the flu is prevalent in New York and urge people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays.
A move in Congress by Sen. Chuck Schumer that would allow towns to track drones was blocked Wednesday. This comes as local authorities say they can't explain some of the aircraft that they've caught on camera. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Hundreds of Bronx residents are still in the dark after a water main break earlier this week left them without power.
The MTA and Gov. Kathy Hochul say 250 more members of the National Guard will be deployed into the transit system. The governor says it has helped drive crime down and bring ridership up, but as CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, some say this is a bad move.
