New Wittpenn Bridge Opens Connecting Jersey City And Kearny
Construction began on the project a decade ago and cost just under $500 million.
Construction began on the project a decade ago and cost just under $500 million.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and progressive lawmakers in the House are headed for a face-off with a vote this week on the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
The Senate voted to approve a roughly $1 trillion bill to revamp the nation's infrastructure on Tuesday.
Five Republican senators negotiating the bipartisan infrastructure framework said Wednesday they've reached an agreement on the "major issues" of the bill with Senate Democrats & the White House.
The president hosted a bipartisan group of mayors and governors. Murphy was seated next to Biden.
It includes 150 projects along the Northeast Corridor, like the Portal Bridge in New Jersey, replacing aging rails and connecting different areas.
President Biden visited Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a meeting with Senate Democrats to discuss dual infrastructure proposals wending their way through the Senate.
Sen. Chuck Schumer took Buttigieg on a tour of the dilapidated, storm-damaged tunnels under the Hudson River, where Buttigieg took pictures and heard first hand how bad things are.
In his meetings with G-7 leaders this weekend, President Biden has implicitly distinguished himself from his predecessor, who largely rejected multilateralism in favor of a go-it-alone foreign policy.
Pres. Biden rebuffed the GOP's latest infrastructure counteroffer, arguing it does not meet his "objectives to grow the economy, tackle the climate crisis, and create new jobs," the White House said.
Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker laid out their transportation priorities for the state, as part of President Joe Biden's proposed American Jobs Plan.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday encouraged House Republicans to work across the aisle to pass President Biden's sprawling infrastructure package, saying the "door is open" for bipartisan cooperation.
Some Americans still do not have proper access to high-speed internet, which puts a strain on the economy and is leaving minorities and low-income families with an education deficit. President Biden's $3 trillion infrastructure plan could begin to tackle the issue, but there is still more to be done. CBS News political contributor and BluePrint Strategy founder Antjuan Seawright and Simmons University associate professor Colin Rhinesmith joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Buttigieg said his department hopes to complete the project's long-delayed environmental impact statement by the end of June.
The governor wants to use the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to repair the nation's crumbling roads and bridge while helping to revive the economy.
The century-old antiquated rail bridge that transports trains over the Hackensack River got a $91.5 million push in the right direction on Tuesday.
Each project is graded independently based on its unique circumstances and against a series of criteria.
The Gateway Project has been called the nation's most critical infrastructure project, but it's not getting done. There's been an ongoing battle to get federal funding for the project.
The complete bridge features five Queens-bound and four Brooklyn-bound lanes, plus a pedestrian and bicycle pathway.
Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure took a tour of the century-old North River Rail Tunnel under the Hudson River last night.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo returned from Washington, D.C. after a White House meeting with President Donald Trump.
Crews arrived just before 10 a.m. to find smoke pouring from the manhole at the intersection of Broadway and W. 64th Street.
The goal is to eliminate the steep incline of the old span that slowed traffic to a crawl.
The senator has outlined a plan for a public transportation reauthorization bill with nine core principles.
A coalition of union and business leaders and elected officials gathered Monday to urge state lawmakers and the governor to dedicate more money to rebuilding Long Island's roads and bridges.
Luis Severino pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout, and the New York Mets got home runs from Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso in a 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.
The India Day Parade returns to New York City for its 42nd year Sunday.
Spencer Torkelson doubled and tripled in his return to the majors, and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 4-0.
A Queens man was arrested after he allegedly impersonated an MTA employee and livestreamed what he was doing.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
The India Day Parade returns to New York City for its 42nd year Sunday.
A Queens man was arrested after he allegedly impersonated an MTA employee and livestreamed what he was doing.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, are closed to swimming on Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
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.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
The New Jersey attorney general's office released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, are closed to swimming on Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Waves of showers and thunderstorms are likely in the New York City area Sunday, especially in the evening hours.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
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.
Luis Severino pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout, and the New York Mets got home runs from Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso in a 4-0 victory over the Miami Marlins.
Spencer Torkelson doubled and tripled in his return to the majors, and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 4-0.
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 44th home run and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
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..
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 17 at 6 p.m.
Expect heavy traffic and detours in Midtown on Sunday for the India Day parade.
An investigation is underway into a building collapse at a yacht club in Westchester County.
George Santos is expected to plead guilty to charges stemming from allegations of fraud, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News New York. Reporter Alecia Reid has the details.
If you're heading to a beach in Brooklyn or Queens this weekend, you won't be allowed to swim due to potentially dangerous rip currents. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the warning, and Vanessa Murdock has the latest on Hurricane Ernesto.