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MTA appealing federal audit that found safety concerns
The federal audit found subway workers face unsafe conditions and even a substantial risk of death. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the details.
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The federal audit found subway workers face unsafe conditions and even a substantial risk of death. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the details.
Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project was made official Monday.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
The overpass that was heavily damaged by the fire must be demolished before the interstate can reopen. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The vital stretch of I-95 between New York City and Boston is not expected to reopen for days after a fuel truck crashed and went up in flames. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
New Yorkers still don't know what caused the deadly parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan more than a year ago, but investigators just ruled out at least one possibility.
The city council's Committee on Housing and Buildings has been eyeing ways to prevent future collapses in response to concerns about aging infrastructure. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
It could be getting more expensive to drive electric vehicles in the Garden State.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the efforts to keep the bridge leading into New York City structurally sound.
The funding "will upgrade aging infrastructure on the nation's most heavily traveled rail corridor to increase train speeds, reduce passenger delays, and create good-paying union jobs," said a White House official.
The federal government plans to pump more than $16 billion into improving Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, the nation's busiest rail line.
In about eight years, Q trains will haul riders up to 125th Street in East Harlem.
Sen. Chuck Schumer announced another $3.8 billion from Washington to build the new rail tunnels between New York and New Jersey.
CEO Janno Lieber sounded a call about the need to repair an aging $1.5 trillion system over the next 20 years.
As you ride on an Amtrak or NJ Transit train into Penn, commuters can see the construction currently being done to replace the more-than-century-old bridge over the Hackensack River. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update on the work.
The governor says the federal money will go toward building a pedestrian bridge, upgrading train stations, refitting buses and more.
The 127-year-old pipe that broke on Tuesday morning is not yet repaired, leading to angst for some.
On average, at least one water main break happens every day across the five boroughs.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York is committing $1.7 billion to create a direct route to the Hunts Point Market, which will help bring down air pollution and asthma rates.
The 90-day warning period begins on the city-owned section of the roadway between Atlantic Ave. and Sands St.
The sinkholes are being blamed on aging infrastructure.
The MTA is preparing for construction to bring the line to East Harlem. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been following the project and speaks with the community that will be impacted.
The MTA is preparing for construction to bring the line to East Harlem. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been following the project and speaks with the community that will be impacted.
Implosion of the plant was scrapped last month. Instead, the building will come down bit by bit.
It's super easy to shop online at Warby Parker for custom prescription eyewear or contact lenses.
The WNBA is back and so is Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Find out how to watch Clark face the Phoenix Mercury.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says you should have these go-bag essentials prepared for a major disaster.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
A shooting in Teaneck, New Jersey left a 26-year-old woman dead and neighbors on edge. Police are now searching for the gunman.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, from Aug. 26-Sept. 2. All fares will be waved during this period.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Federal prosecutors want George Santos' campaign lies submitted as evidence, while his defense team is asking for a partially anonymous jury.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Nurse Sandra Lindsay discusses her new memoir, "First in Line: How COVID-19 Placed Me on the Frontlines of a Health Care Crisis." She also explains how she is actively advocating for change in the healthcare industry.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
CBS News New York is getting a preview of all the action coming to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Mayor Eric Adams spoke out for the first time about the corruption investigation into his 2021 campaign after federal prosecutors subpoenaed him. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.