Lincoln Tunnel hit with heavy delays after crash
The accident caused major delays in both directions for the morning commute in NYC.
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The accident caused major delays in both directions for the morning commute in NYC.
An overnight crash on the outbound side of the Helix shut down several lanes for roughly six hours.
Satoshi Fujita is now creating a block-long "concrete jungle" mural near the Lincoln Tunnel entrance in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
One person was taken to a local hospital and five were treated at the scene after a car caught fire in the Lincoln Tunnel on Tuesday.
Chopper 2 flew over the scene on the NJ Turnpike approaching the northbound tunnel.
NYC commuters faced traffic from a Lincoln Tunnel accident, NJ Transit delays and then U.N. General Assembly street closures.
A motorcycle accident Tuesday morning backed up traffic for hours at the Lincoln Tunnel, and it wasn't much better for NJ Transit riders, when trains were suspended for about an hour because of power issues. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to frustrated commuters.
Traffic from a crash in the Lincoln Tunnel, followed by NJ Transit delays, made for a nightmare Tuesday morning commute into New York City. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
A crash in the Lincoln Tunnel, coupled with UNGA street closures, are causing major traffic delays around NYC.
Drivers should expect lane closures and delays at the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge and Goethals Bridge this week around New York City.
A slew of lane closures could cause extra traffic for drivers headed between New York and New Jersey over the next week, the Port Authority said Friday
The Port Authority announced a number of upcoming lane closures that could cause extra delays for drivers over the next week. CBS New York's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
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Construction is underway at JFK Airport, and there are lane closures at the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, as well as the Bayonne and Goethals Bridges.
Heads up if you're traveling this weekend -- construction could cause delays for drivers around JFK Airport, and there are lane closures at the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels, as well as the Bayonne and Goethals Bridges.
The new $10 billion facility will include ramps leading directly into and out of the Lincoln Tunnel.
The Port Authority announced multiple service changes and lane closures that'll extend through next week.
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The increase will impact drivers at the Lincoln and Holland tunnels, as well as the George Washington, Bayonne and Goethals bridges. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Drivers are dealing with delays in and around New York City as people try to return home following the long holiday weekend.
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As they tried to navigate tunnels and bridges on Wednesday, drivers kept things in perspective.
Most drivers and riders said they are dealing with the slow-go as best they can. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from Fort Lee, New Jersey.
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The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
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The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
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A random attack last weekend at a popular Brooklyn restaurant was captured on camera. Police say a woman is now facing several charges for assaulting at least five people.
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Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
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Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The extreme cold temperatures have been causing water main breaks across New York and New Jersey.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
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The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
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If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
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In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
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The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
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A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
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The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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Trash has been stacking up across the city as collection has been heldup due to the snowstorm.CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
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The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill talks about the impact to the Tri-State Area.
