Long Island Rail Road's new Yaphank-BNL station opens
The new LIRR station provides improved access to Brookhaven National Laboratory.
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The new LIRR station provides improved access to Brookhaven National Laboratory.
The five unions that work for the commuter rail went on strike for three days before reaching a deal with the MTA.
A train car fire that erupted early Friday morning ended up disrupting NJ Transit and Amtrak service at Penn Station all day.
The Elmhurst station was shuttered in the 80s because officials cited low demand, but residents say it's time to put it back in service. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The MTA is moving forward with refunds for thousands of LIRR commuters who were left dealing with three days of service disruptions as workers went on strike.
The MTA is moving forward with refunds for thousands of LIRR commuters who were left dealing with three days of service disruptions as workers went on strike. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
Some Knicks fans are feeling superstitious because of the recent LIRR strike. The last time LIRR workers walked off the job was in 1994, and that same year, the Knicks won the Eastern Conference finals.
LIRR service was fully restored Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo breaks down the deal that brought the three-day strike to an end.
After a tentative contract agreement was announced late Monday night, the railroad spent the first half of Tuesday building up to regular service, which was in place by 4 p.m. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff and Ali Bauman report.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
The Long Island Rail Road strike is coming to an end after the MTA and unions reached a tentative agreement. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo and Naveen Dhaliwal report.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA leaders announced plans to restore service on the Long Island Rail Road after reaching a deal to end the strike.
On Day 3 of the LIRR strike, the unions said they reached an agreement with the MTA to get trains running again.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
The last LIRR strike had political consequences in the governor's race. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
There's no clear sign that a deal is within reach to end the first LIRR strike since 1994. Carolyn Gusoff, Jenna DeAngelis, and Elle McLogan have team coverage.
Union representatives spoke about progress in the negotiations with the MTA to end the LIRR strike Monday afternoon.
MTA negotiators spoke to the press Monday afternoon to give an update on their negotiations with striking workers.
The MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations during the LIRR strike.
Larry Levy, the Executive Dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, explains the impact of the LIRR strike on commuters.
AAA's Robert Sinclair said the LIRR strike will affect major arteries such as the Southern State, Northern State and Long Island Expressway.
There is still no deal on a new contract between the MTA and unions representing Long Island Rail Road workers, setting the stage for commuter chaos Monday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Christina Fan and Aziza Shuler report.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Tornadoes touched down in the New jersey towns of Parsippany and Stanhope on Tuesday afternoon during severe storms.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
Tornadoes touched down in the New jersey towns of Parsippany and Stanhope on Tuesday afternoon during severe storms.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The National Weather Service was on the ground in New Jersey and New York on Wednesday, surveying the areas where three tornadoes hit. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
City officials broke ground on the project that will redesign Fordham Road, adding new offset bus lanes between Sedwick Avenue and Boston Road.
A fifth person has died, a wrongful death lawsuit is in the works and city leaders are promising to take a closer look at the outbreak. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says there's a chance of isolated showers later in the day on Wednesday, but get ready for a beauty on Thursday.
The U.S. Military identified Sgt. Angel Rampersad from Ozone Park, Queens as one of the soldiers who died during a missile attack in Jordan.
