Car catches fire inside Lincoln Tunnel
The fire caused a smoke condition, stranding drivers on outbound lanes.
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The fire caused a smoke condition, stranding drivers on outbound lanes.
There were some tense moments for drivers at the Lincoln Tunnel during the Friday evening commute when a car caught fire.
There was a mess at the Lincoln Tunnel during the Friday evening commute. Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
It's not clear how much, but sources said it could be as much as half the original price during the day.
The woman was trying to get to a hospital with her husband Monday morning, but her baby had other plans.
There are lots of lane closures at the bridges and tunnels this weekend and early next week.
There are lots of lane closures at the bridges and tunnels this weekend.
As CBS2's Jessica Moore reports, E-ZPass tolls have increased by $1, as have tolls delivered by mail.
The new system went into effect on Sunday. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The change is expected to reduce commute times, emissions and the number of accidents at the crossing.
The Lincoln Tunnel is the last Port Authority crossing to switch to electronic tolling, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Not much will change for E-ZPass users. Those without a transponder will get a bill in the mail.
Cash tolls at the inbound Lincoln Tunnel are coming to an end. This weekend, drivers will only be able to use E-ZPass lanes. The Lincoln Tunnel is the last New York/New Jersey crossing to activate a high-tech system to gather toll information. CBS2's Christine Sloan found out what drivers think and what it means if you don't have E-ZPass.
The Lincoln Tunnel is the last Port Authority crossing to make the switch to cashless tolling.
"If we have to, we've got options, which I don't want to use, but we can use through the Port Authority," Murphy said.
A crash involving a car and bus snarled traffic into the tunnel for the morning commute.
Port Authority Police say the driver who caused the crash tried to leave the scene, but their car became disabled, and police found them.
The Port Authority closed the tunnel's south tube for about three hours Sunday morning for the 3.1-mile race.
Runners race through the south tube.
Race Director Larry Mays says the tunnel's incline makes it a fun challenge for runners.
The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K returned for the first time since 2019.
Special Olympics New Jersey CEO Heather Andersen said it was great to be back for the first time since 2019.
The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K benefits thousands of athletes with Special Olympics New Jersey.
Police say the driver was involved in a collision. When the officers approached the vehicle, two men inside the car got out, struck the agents and took off.
Cash collection begins at those locations on Monday.
NYU Langone Health is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to consider the financial burden of congestion pricing on patients and staff.
The New York Knicks edged the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the NBA Cup.
A Red Flag Warning will be in effect across the entire Tri-State Area from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Starting Saturday, almost 2.5 million New Yorkers will have their state criminal records automatically sealed under the Clean Slate Act.
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.
NYU Langone Health is calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to consider the financial burden of congestion pricing on patients and staff.
A Red Flag Warning will be in effect across the entire Tri-State Area from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Starting Saturday, almost 2.5 million New Yorkers will have their state criminal records automatically sealed under the Clean Slate Act.
Malcolm X's family accuses the NYPD and federal agencies of "facilitating" the civil rights leader's 1965 assassination in a new lawsuit.
There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
A Red Flag Warning will be in effect across the entire Tri-State Area from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
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.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
A Red Flag Warning will be in effect across the entire Tri-State Area from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor of New Jersey.
The Jennings Creek wildfire is now 88% contained since it started burning last week, the New York State DEC said Friday.
Morristown High School opened its doors on December 13, 1869 on Maple Avenue.
Morristown High School serves a diverse population of more than 1,900 students, and roughly half are Spanish speaking.
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.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
Starting Saturday, almost 2.5 million New Yorkers will have their state criminal records automatically sealed under the Clean Slate Act.
There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor of New Jersey.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Congestion pricing in NYC will start in January with a $9 toll, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
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.
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.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
The New York Knicks edged the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the NBA Cup.
Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves, and the New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game series with the Stanley Cup champions.
The Chicago Bulls outlasted the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
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.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
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."
Police are searching for as many as five people accused in the fatal stabbing of a man on the Upper West Side. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to the victim's family, who says he died a hero.
The Jennings Creek wildfire burning on the New York-New Jersey border is now 88% contained, officials said Friday.
A man in South Carolina is accused of threatening to kill a news reporter based in Orange County, New York.
Police are searching for a robbery suspect who may be armed and possibly dangerous. The most recent robbery happened Monday afternoon in the East Village.
New Jersey crews say the Jennings Creek wildfire is 90% contained on their side of the New York-New Jersey border.
