Maritime expert says cargo ships losing propulsion is not uncommon
The Coast Guard says one such vessel suffered a malfunction on Friday night near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
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The Coast Guard says one such vessel suffered a malfunction on Friday night near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
The vessel later regained propulsion and was assisted by three towing vessels.
Local researchers are studying what a similar impact would mean for area bridges and shared their findings with CBS New York.
Local researchers are studying what a similar impact would mean for area bridges and shared their findings with CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas.
There are 4,207 bridges in the U.S. that allow ships to pass under them. Of those, only 36% are described as having functional pier protection.
Four workers who fell into the Patapsco River when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed are still missing and presumed to be dead
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after was struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning. After two days of searching for six missing people and finding the bodies of two, attention has turned to clearing the waterway.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.
Local officials are allaying concerns about our own infrastructure, as more ships may be diverted to New York and New Jersey to help with supply chain issues. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a simulator that helps prepare mariners for operating massive container ships.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
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.
Video captured the moment a cargo ship struck a bridge support, sending sections of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge tumbling into the river below.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook covers transportation for us and used to work as a reporter in Baltimore.
Officials say the bridge collapsed overnight after being struck by a cargo ship. Get the latest on the investigation.
Officials say a cargo ship collided with the bridge, causing it to collapse and sending at least 20 people into the water.
Officials say it appears a large container ship struck the bridge, causing a portion to collapse and sending cars into the water.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
Although authorities still haven't identified the driver of the tanker truck, police sources tell CBS News Philadelphia, human remains were recovered Monday morning.
I-95 is a main arterial roadway in the U.S. that goes north and south along the east coast. On average, 160,000 vehicles use the highway a day to go through the Philadelphia area.
Crews are trying to repair a massive water main break that left thousands in Edison, New Jersey with little or no water pressure.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Here's where to bring your Christmas trees for New York City Mulchfest this year.
Rain and high winds were expected roll through parts of Oregon and Washington, while fog settled over an area from Kansas City to Chicago.
A sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey is causing a traffic nightmare after shutting down the highway early Thursday morning.
Here's where to bring your Christmas trees for New York City Mulchfest this year.
A very similar setup to Wednesday will be underway, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The NYPD says New Yorkers should not be alarmed if they spot drones in Lower Manhattan because they are part of a pre-planned and permitted flight Thursday.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
A very similar setup to Wednesday will be underway, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Crews are trying to repair a massive water main break that left thousands in Edison, New Jersey with little or no water pressure.
A sinkhole on I-80 in Wharton, New Jersey is causing a traffic nightmare after shutting down the highway early Thursday morning.
A very similar setup to Wednesday will be underway, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Festivities begin before Christmas Day as families celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
A very similar setup to Wednesday will be underway, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
A judge has ordered the bankrupt Harborside in Port Washington back to the negotiating table to address millions owed to residents.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
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 new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
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.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
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.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama to edge the Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.
Rasmus Dahlin had four assists and the Sabres stopped a 13-game slide by routing the Islanders 7-1 on Monday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby combined for 62 points in the Knicks' fourth straight win, 139-125 over the Raptors on Monday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half and the Heat snapped a three-game skid with a 110-95 win over the Nets on Monday night.
The Devils pounded the Rangers 5-0 on Monday, sending New York to its 13th loss in its last 17 games.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
Local residents are at odds with the Forest Hills Stadium concert venue over what they say is excessive noise.
Clients of the Emma L. Bowen Center's Rainbow Clubhouse and substance abuse recovery programs participated in a photography project to share positive perspectives.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
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."
However, Gov. Kathy Hochul says "under no circumstances" will she allow it to happen. The controversial tolling plan begins on Jan. 5. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story.
As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, they are calling what happened to the victim a systemic problem the city faces.
The Broadway revival of "Gypsy" was canceled again after reports of an illness sweeping through the cast.
The woman was hit as she was crossing the street to buy drinks for her family. Witnesses told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner about how neighbors stopped their celebrations to try to save her life.
We checked in with some of the people working on the front lines of the rush to return presents. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
