Schumer Calls For 'Do Not Ride' List For Amtrak
Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for better rail security now that the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound has turned up plans to attack trains in the U.S.
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Sen. Charles Schumer is calling for better rail security now that the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound has turned up plans to attack trains in the U.S.
A PATH train coming into a Hoboken station struck the abutment on Sunday morning, causing multiple injuries, authorities said.
The repairs forced trains to run on a single track in and out of New York.
Owners of businesses near New York City transit hub Pennsylvania Station are complaining to authorities about panhandlers.
New Jersey spent more than $800,000 in legal fees fighting the federal government's $271 million bill for the scrapped Hudson River rail tunnel project. Invoices show the Patton Boggs law firm billed the state $469,715 for work in January alone.
NJ Transit spokesman Dan Stessel said service was suspended between New Brunswick and Trenton for about an hour following the incident that occurred around 7:15 p.m. Friday.
The wire came down at Trenton Station at 5:20 a.m. Monday, taking out two tracks into New York. It was repaired by 9:15 a.m.
Amtrak has cleared equipment that closed one of the two rail tunnels leading in and out of New York City.
Amtrak's president said the project would benefit travelers along the entire Northeast Corridor.
Train delays? Service disruptions? Amtrak NEC is joining the Tweeting world.
Train service along the Northeast Corridor from New York to Washington has been restored after being disrupted earlier Saturday morning by an Amtrak low voltage problem.
Police say an Amtrak train traveling from New York to Harrisburg, Pa., fatally struck a pedestrian in central New Jersey.
"High-speed rail is right along the lines of what we need," said Sen. Bob Menendez. "It's what the world is doing."
New Jersey's two U.S. senators are touting a proposal to build a new "Gateway Tunnel'' to boost needed rail passenger services between New York City and New Jersey.
Amtrak shut down its Empire Service between New York City and Albany as a precaution Monday because some signals and switches were frozen.
Amtrak shut down its Empire Service between New York City and Albany as a precaution Monday because some signals and switches were frozen.
An Amtrak train heading from Chicago to Boston and New York City was delayed east of Schenectady when the second of two locomotives caught fire.
Amtrak service was expected to resume Wednesday along the busy northeast corridor.
The blizzard making its way into the Tri-State Area is causing major travel issues at area airports, major roadways and transit hubs.
Spokeswoman Vernae Graham says the three engineers on board the locomotive got out safely when the fire occurred just before 6 a.m. Wednesday.
There may be some delays because only two of the three tracks in that area are open.
New Jersey Transit says it has reopened one of two tracks that were closed by wire damage on its Northeast Corridor rail line.
Country music star Keith Urban is used to seeing screaming fans -- just not necessarily meeting them up close at a train station.
In the end, it was all about dollars and cents.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
The Rangers lost for the 12th time in their last 16 games with a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Hurricanes on Sunday.
A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman died after being lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A person of interest was taken into custody after a woman died after being lit on fire while she was asleep on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
The Yankees have found a stopgap at first base, reportedly agreeing to a one-year, $12.5 million contract with Paul Goldschmidt.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Snow and frigid temperatures set in across the Tri-State Area on Saturday, the first day of winter.
With the first day of winter quickly approaching, it's time to take a look at what's in store, and how La Niña may factor in.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
Party City announced mass layoffs at its headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, according to an email sent to employees.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction for drones over New York City, Long Island and parts of Westchester County. The restrictions are in effect until January 19.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey has resigned following a bombshell allegation of sexual misconduct on the job.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit Thursday against a former aide, Charlotte Bennett, who alleged he sexually harassed her in 2020.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin has been indicted on bribery charges, the Manhattan DA announced.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
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.
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.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
The Rangers lost for the 12th time in their last 16 games with a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Hurricanes on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday night.
Bo Horvat had two goals and an assist, Isaiah George scored his first NHL goal and the Islanders beat the Maple Leafs 6-3 on Saturday night.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
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."
Andrew Reid's now-4-year-old creation consists of 95,000 lights and 500 displays, and he does it all for a great cause. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports from East Northport.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has the latest on conditions on the rails and also checks out the situation on the roads and at area airports.
The shocking attack happened on Sunday morning on an F train in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the investigation.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for a 40% chance of New York City experiencing a white Christmas.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
