Low Flying Plane To Cruise Up The Hudson River On Wednesday Morning
New Yorkers who see a low flying airplane along the Hudson River on Wednesday morning will have no need to panic.
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New Yorkers who see a low flying airplane along the Hudson River on Wednesday morning will have no need to panic.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey came under fire Monday for unannounced lane closures at the George Washington Bridge last month, which caused massive traffic headaches.
Sections of the Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, Battery Park Underpass to the northbound FDR Drive/Harlem River Drive, Henry Hudson Parkway, and Mosholu Parkway were scheduled to be closed for the 2013 MS Bike Tour.
Earlier this week the Port Authority announced that the lower level of the bridge would be closed from 9 p.m. on Saturday until 7 a.m. on Sunday for an emergency response drill.
Two of the three lanes approaching the GWB tolls caused gridlock over four straight days beginning Sept. 9. The lanes were reopened following rush hour on Sept. 13.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says construction on the George Washington Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing was suspended Friday and won't resume until Tuesday.
The suspect, identified as Juan Mendez, should be considered armed and dangerous, authorities said.
Three lanes of the inbound upper deck were closed due to the tanker leak. The incident happened around 3:15 p.m., authorities said. The tanker was cleared as of 4 p.m. but delays remained, authorities said.
Three of four eastbound upper level lanes will be closed Monday through Thursday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., and from midnight to 8 a.m. Friday into Saturday.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey workers will replace sections of the steel beams that support the roadway. The cranes needed for the project require three of the four lanes to be closed.
Construction will go on from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday through Friday on the upper level. On Saturdays, the span won't re-open until 10 a.m., officials said.
On Friday night road crews shut down Rt. 4 East, it will remain closed on Saturday, that closure will be followed by a major shut down on the George Washington Bridge.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials are preparing for roadwork scheduled to begin Monday night on the George Washington Bridge.
Port Authority police have arrested a truck driver, who they say has cheated the agency of $28,000 in tolls. Marcus Tifa is charged with theft of services and tampering with public records.
The Port Authority said the traffic nightmare all started when an RV caught fire on lower level of the bridge.
The agency says the decrease reflects a program that was established in 1998 to reduce motor vehicle accidents.
The chicks hatched three weeks ago on a girder six feet below the bridge's lower level. Their parents are among 20 pairs of peregrine falcons living in New York City.
A truck slammed into a toll booth on the inbound upper level of the George Washington Bridge early Monday, closing several lanes.
Paige Aiello was last seen at her family's home in Hillsborough on April 9.
New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Division has joined the effort to find Paige Aiello. Her father said the emphasis shifted just in the past day or two from possible suicide.
Paige Aiello, the captain of the College of New Jersey's women's tennis team, was reported missing by her parents on Wednesday.
Guard Sami Omar, of North Bergen, N.J., denied smoking the drug, but police said a search of his post uncovered marijuana in a bag and cigarette.
The non-specific threat was made by phone Thursday morning.
One of the approaches to the world's busiest bridge is going to be replaced.
If the weather is brutal, and New Jersey gets hit by a blizzard and the game is impacted or postponed, then what? It's a multi-billion dollar gamble. The NFL is betting that there won't be a blizzard and there won't be a worst-case scenario.
Jessica Tisch, the former head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed commissioner of the NYPD on Wednesday.
The NYPD officer who shot by a gunman in Queens Tuesday night was greeted by a round of applause from fellow officers as he left the hospital Wednesday.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Jessica Tisch, the former head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed commissioner of the NYPD on Wednesday.
The NYPD officer who shot by a gunman in Queens Tuesday night was greeted by a round of applause from fellow officers as he left the hospital Wednesday.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
New York City's Gridlock Alert Days are back as peak holiday tourism season arrives, ahead of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
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.
The atmosphere is shifting into a new pattern that will bring much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area late Wednesday. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, says she is running for governor in 2025.
Orange County, New York is dealing with an extended state of emergency due to the ongoing Jennings Creek wildfire.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
Jessica Tisch, the former head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed commissioner of the NYPD on Wednesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The leaked materials include the sworn deposition of the minor with whom former Rep. Matt Gaetz allegedly had sex.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
Joe Douglas is out as general manager of the New York Jets following the much-hyped team's 3-8 start.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and 11 assists, leading the Knicks to a 134-106 win over the reeling Wizards on Monday.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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."
Chopper 2 was over the scene in Fort Tryon Park as firefighters were working on putting out hot spots. Dan Rice reports.
Officer Rich Wong, 36, was shot in the leg by 57-year-old Gary Worthy, police said. Worthy was killed when Wong returned fire, striking him in the face. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Milan of Jack and Jill of America got to interview CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu as part of the program, which gives kids the chance to get in the driver's seat and run the world for a day.
A New York City Police officer and a bystander were shot in Queens on Tuesday evening, police said. The alleged gunman was shot and killed. Both the officer and the bystander are expected to be OK, and the officer is expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
