Sparks Fly After Dump Truck Catches Fire Below Metro-North Tracks In East Harlem
The blaze broke out around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday underneath the overpass on 119th Street and Park Avenue.
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The blaze broke out around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday underneath the overpass on 119th Street and Park Avenue.
It was an unintentional case of "Undercover Boss."
The trains has been partially removed from the tracks, but because of the damage, customers traveling between Stamford and Rye to Grand Central will need to use the outbound platform.
Officials say there were 185 people on board and 12 people suffered minor injuries, including one person who had a preexisting heart issue.
Fares have gone up for weekly and monthly MetroCards as well as for LIRR and Metro-North riders. Tolls have also gone up for MTA bridges and tunnels.
The MTA will keep the base MetroCard fare for subways and buses at $2.75, but fares will be going up for weekly and monthly cards.
Here's what you need to know about getting to and from Friday's St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City.
Metro-North is operating on a modified schedule into and out of Grand Central Terminal Wednesday.
Conditions were beginning to return to normal late Tuesday afternoon, after a snowstorm that hit the Tri-State Area caused some major transit changes as well as thousands of flight cancellations.
Mass transit operations across the Tri-State are gearing up for possible changes ahead of a powerful winter storm expected to sweep the area Tuesday.
The storm is expected to dump more than a foot of snow with some areas seeing higher amounts.
He greets each and every one of the hundreds of Metro North commuters rushing off to work. It all started about 8 years ago.
The first axle of a Metro-North train went off the tracks after it struck a fallen tree in Westchester County on Monday.
Today's Back Story takes us to Feb. 3, 2015 when an SUV driven by Ellen Schaeffer Brody got stuck on the grade crossing near Valhalla.
The MTA board has voted to keep base MetroCard fares at $2.75 while decreasing rider bonuses.
It was a tough commute for travelers Monday morning as the LIRR and Metro-North faced separate delays due to disabled trains in the area.
Federal officials are pushing New Jersey Transit, and other railroads to do more to fight employee fatigue.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has unveiled plans that could raise fares and tolls by four percent over the next two years.
The agency will pay Peter Cannito $350 per hour to review Federal Railroad Administration violations uncovered in an audit and help with a positive train control system.
NJ TRANSIT rail service remains partially suspended in and out of Hoboken following a deadly train crash. Some service out of Hoboken Terminal is set to resume Oct. 10.
Of those 60 cars, 10 will be converted into cafe cars -- a service that was retired from the line in 2014.
A state representative is circulating a petition with the aim of stopping a proposed five percent fare increase on Connecticut's commuter rail lines.
Connecticut Metro-North commuters on the New Haven Line will soon be able to purchase rail tickets with a new smartphone app.
Metro-North is testing new safety measures -- installing cameras to monitor key areas, and deter crime. The move came in response to federal recommendations following the 2013 Spuyten Duyvil derailment.
The new measures include a review and regular safety sweeps of city-owned or managed properties under elevated transportation areas.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
Ohad Fisherman was named in Florida state charges and is accused of taking part in a 2016 sexual assault.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
Two days after a massive water main break in the Bronx, tenants and business owners along Webster Avenue are still without heat, gas and electricity.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
A New Jersey congressman got a top secret briefing in Washington, D.C. on the drone sightings across the region as state residents and lawmakers demand more transparency from the federal government.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
New technology is being deployed to find out more information after the spike in drone sightings in New Jersey and beyond.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is due in court Wednesday afternoon for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Evan Mobley scored 21 points, Caris LeVert added 19 and the Cavaliers rolled to a 130-101 win over the Nets on Monday night.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
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."
A section of the Herald Square Holiday Market that was damaged by fire reopened Wednesday.
Frigid temperatures return this weekend, and if you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has details on the rate increase.
A federal bill that could help prevent lithium-ion battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY. Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been covering this story for years and explains what happens if the bill gets the greenlight.
Dr. Spencer Schwartz woke up one day with blurry vision, and by the time the day was over, he was completely blind. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has his story.
Amid applause and tears, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declared you can go home again. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was there as Hempstead Village welcomed their hometown hero, who leaves her historic post next month.
