Conn. State Police ID truck driver killed in fiery I-95 crash
Officials said the truck spilled about 2,200 gallons of home heating oil, some of which flowed into the Thames River.
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Officials said the truck spilled about 2,200 gallons of home heating oil, some of which flowed into the Thames River.
A fuel tanker rolled over and caught fire on the Gold Star Bridge bridge in Groton, Connecticut, on Friday.
Hundreds of motorists were stranded all night Monday in snow and freezing temperatures along an impassable stretch of interstate south of the nation's capital after a winter storm snarled traffic in Virginia.
Every hour, dozens of drivers make illegal U-turns at the bottom of the exit ramp - sometimes two at a time! Navigation apps seem to be compounding the problem.
Eleven people were arrested after Massachusetts State Police dealt with an armed standoff that shut down Interstate 95 in Wakefield.
According to New York State Police, up to 18 cars were involved in the crash, which took place around 7 a.m. near Exit 21 in the southbound lanes of I-95.
Beginning Friday night at 11p.m. and continuing through the weekend, work crews will be ripping out and replacing the 60-year-old bridge at Exit 9.
Here's a commuter alert, 30 days in advance. This one is a biggie.
The trucking industry's annual report called congestion where I-95 meets Route 4 in Fort Lee, west of the George Washington Bridge toll plaza the second worst in the country.
A 26-year-old woman and 27-year-old man, both from the Bronx, were hurt in the chain-reaction crash that state police say could have been avoided.
Bronx resident Jamil Fields, 55, is facing charges of attempted murder and assault, state police said.
State troopers say 24-year-old Mouhamed Cisse of the Bronx was found suffering from serious injuries, including gunshot wounds.
You run in for a loaf of bread or container of milk, but the sheriff's department is looking for something a little more sinister behind the shelves of your local deli.
Everyone knows it's dangerous, but a lot of people are still doing it -- driving while distracted.
New York state police are asking for the public's help in locating the car that struck and killed a tow truck operator in Westchester County.
A driver has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence during a fiery fatal crash on the I-95 in Connecticut.
Thirty-six people suffered minor to severe injuries when a tour bus carrying 55 passengers from New York to the Mohegan Sun Casino hit a guardrail and flipped onto its side in the town of Madison.
Nineteen people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a coach bus slammed into the rear of a semi-trailer truck on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Gillibrand says states with strong gun restrictions are at the mercy of those with weaker laws, WCBS 880's Jim Smith reported.
A semi-trailer truck transporting five sharks to the New York Aquarium at Coney Island crashed Wednesday while headed up Interstate 95 in Florida.
With 15 stitches and an eye swollen shut, Myra Flores wants Larchmont drivers to beware of what she's calling a crumbling overpass.
A winter storm is dumping snow and ice across the Tri-State area Monday, causing some dangerous driving conditions.
Two people were killed in a multivehicle crash on the New England Thruway in Rye on Monday afternoon, police said.
Drivers were once again dealing with some slick conditions Monday morning an overnight freeze.
The federal government wants Connecticut to get in line with most of the country, which means highway exits that correspond to mileage.
Sunday features a mix of sun and clouds with near-normal temperatures in the Tri-State Area, but we could see big changes on Thanksgiving.
New York City police are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a man in a parking lot in Far Rockaway, Queens overnight.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
The New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Saturday night.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Sunday features a mix of sun and clouds with near-normal temperatures in the Tri-State Area, but we could see big changes on Thanksgiving.
New York City police are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a man in a parking lot in Far Rockaway, Queens overnight.
A celebration of life was held Saturday for Akai Gurley, who was shot and killed by a New York City police officer 10 years ago.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
A teen was slashed in the face during an argument at a Brooklyn subway station late Friday night, according to police.
Sunday features a mix of sun and clouds with near-normal temperatures in the Tri-State Area, but we could see big changes on Thanksgiving.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
Sunday features a mix of sun and clouds with near-normal temperatures in the Tri-State Area, but we could see big changes on Thanksgiving.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
Sunday features a mix of sun and clouds with near-normal temperatures in the Tri-State Area, but we could see big changes on Thanksgiving.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
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.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
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.
The New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
The Utah Jazz ran past the New York Knicks to snap a four-game skid.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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.
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."
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy was appointed to finish convicted Sen. Bob Menendez's term. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy, appointed to finish convicted Sen. Bob Menendez's term, and NYC Councilman Justin Brannan weigh in on the new congestion pricing plan and more on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
A new AARP study found 20% of adults 50+ have no money saved for retirement and about 61% are worried they won't have enough money to support themselves. AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel has the financial mistakes you'll regret when you're older.
Three years ago, Emily Bhatnagar learned her dad had stage four thyroid cancer. She used that diagnosis as a spark to make a difference.
It's been a busy weekend for President-elect Donald Trump before the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News New York's Wendy Gillette reports.
