Local, federal employees scale George Washington Bridge for training exercise
Numerous local and federal officials scaled the main cable of the country's busiest bridge during a training exercise Tuesday morning.
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Numerous local and federal officials scaled the main cable of the country's busiest bridge during a training exercise Tuesday morning.
A 56-year-old man was hospitalized Wednesday morning after debris fell from a Cross Bronx Expressway overpass onto a car below, sources said.
The incident forced the closure of the lanes leading to the outbound George Washington Bridge. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Traffic was backed up for miles Monday morning after an accident on the road heading to the George Washington Bridge in New Jersey.
New video shows a driver's close call with falling debris on the George Washington Bridge.
The morning commute is snarled with hour and a half delays on the George Washington Bridge on Tuesday.
The Port Authority told CBS News New York it's in the middle of installing new LED lights on the George Washington Bridge.
An earlier crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway has made a mess of traffic for the morning commute.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
The crash has since cleared, but the damage has been done for the morning commute.
Drivers faced major delays at the George Washington Bridge on Friday morning following a tractor-trailer crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
The crash led to major delays for the morning commute around the area, with some drivers struck in traffic for hours. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has the latest.
The FDNY says five vehicles were involved, and two people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.
Traffic is reduced to one lane on the George Washington Bridge upper level after a tractor trailer struck an overpass.
NYC is kicking off summer 2025 with a bang. Several fireworks shows are scheduled over Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx.
A new report from the NTSB is raising questions about the safety of dozens of bridges across the country, including several in New York.
Traffic was backed up Tuesday morning in Manhattan because of a pair of crashes on the George Washington Bridge and the FDR Drive.
A crash involving a fuel spill is causing major delays for the morning commute at the George Washington Bridge.
The $2 billion project to restore the George Washington Bridge reached a milestone as the last vertical steel suspension rope was replaced.
After seven years, the last vertical steel suspension rope on the George Washington Bridge has been replaced. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
CBS News New York's Guy Staniar has a First Alert Traffic update.
CBS News New York's Traffic Reporter Guy Staniar has an update on conditions for the Monday commute.
Drivers are facing delays at the George Washington Bridge from earlier construction on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
The Democratic congressman says he has several maneuvers he can make to put a stop to New York Gov. Kathy's Hochul's controversial tolling plan. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
An early morning crash had all outbound lanes of the upper level closed for the early Tuesday morning commute.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner are partnering up to combat wage theft, tenant harassment and fraud targeting immigrants.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
Firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at an apartment building Thursday morning in the Norwood section of the Bronx.
A teenager was killed after being shot in the head, and police are looking for two men who they say ran from the scene in Brooklyn.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner are partnering up to combat wage theft, tenant harassment and fraud targeting immigrants.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
Firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at an apartment building Thursday morning in the Norwood section of the Bronx.
A teenager was killed after being shot in the head, and police are looking for two men who they say ran from the scene in Brooklyn.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Four people, including two firefighters, were hurt after a four-alarm fire at an apartment building Thursday morning in the Norwood section of the Bronx. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A woman was hurt after being shot in the hand Wednesday night near West 142nd Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem.
An SUV crashed into a home in the Jamaica section of Queens on 115th Avenue near 178th Street.
President Trump is now focusing on the Korean Peninsula , announcing plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year. CBS News's Jarred Hill reports.
The FDNY is battling a three-alarm fire at an apartment building Thursday morning in the Bronx.
