NJ DOT Commissioner Jim Simpson Suggests NJ TRANSIT Bypass Port Authority Bus Terminal
New Jersey Transportation Commissioner Jim Simpson wants NJ TRANSIT to explore picking up passengers on the streets of Manhattan.
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New Jersey Transportation Commissioner Jim Simpson wants NJ TRANSIT to explore picking up passengers on the streets of Manhattan.
Executive Director James Weinstein told members of the Assembly Budget Committee on Monday the fiscal 2013 state budget does not include any fare increases.
Saint Patrick's Day parade is a vibrant, colorful celebration of Irish culture, complete with flags, bands, Irish dancers and much more and it draws fans from all over the world.
The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday on Fifth Avenue at 44th Street and forecasters are calling for high temperatures of around 60 degrees.
Two New Jersey TRANSIT employees were arrested on Thursday for defrauding the public transportation company out of thousands of dollars in ticket fares.
New Jersey TRANSIT commuters were faced with 20 to 30 minute delays in and out of New York Penn Station during the morning rush because of the track problem.
New Jersey TRANSIT says a train without passengers jumped the tracks in Jersey City around 3 a.m. after hitting the car that apparently ran a red light.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it's prepared to handle the more than 11 million travelers who will use its airports, tunnels, bridges and PATH system between now and New Years.
Last night's brisk weather caused some trouble for PATH commuters this morning.
She was a woman scorned but she ended up in jail after New Jersey TRANSIT officials say a woman was seen beating up her boyfriend on board a River Line train because she said he was cheating on her -- and it was all caught on video.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it expects more than 5 million people will be using its bridges, tunnels, trains and airports over the holiday weekend.
Amtrak, which maintains the tunnel, was forced to divert its own trains and NJ TRANSIT's more numerous ones to the only other tube, which caused the delays.
Flooding continues to be a major problem in Paterson, where several streets turned into rushing rivers as the water churned over corners and down roads.
Some commuters throughout the Tri-State area are still dealing with less than ideal mass transit service thanks to flooding and damage from Irene.
Metro-North resumed some service Monday afternoon, but parts of the storm-ravaged rail line are still shut down forcing 250,000 commuters to scramble to find other means of transportation.
The first rain and wind from Hurricane Irene arrived in New Jersey by midday Saturday, and by the evening,thousands of evacuees headed to local shelters to wait out the storm.
"The most important bit of advice I can give to any of the 8.8 million citizens of this state is think -- don't react -- think. Think about what you need to do to protect your life and the life of your family," Christie said in a news conference.
NJ Transit says the Northeast Corridor 7813 train was headed to Trenton from New York City when the man was hit.
The American Automobile Association predicts 39 million drivers will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend.
New Jersey Transit passengers can now send text messages to alert authorities about suspicious activity and get schedule information on their phones.
Imagine finding out that a train stop could be coming literally to your backyard. It's happening in one New Jersey town and neighbors said they were not given much notice.
Owners of businesses near New York City transit hub Pennsylvania Station are complaining to authorities about panhandlers.
According to the settlement in the case, Derek Fenton will receive $25,000 for pain and suffering when he resumes his $86,110-a-year job.
NJ Transit says a train staffer was shaken up but not seriously injured Saturday by an electrical "flash" that occurred when he tried to remove a foreign object that was caught on an overhead power line.
Two elderly women escaped serious injury early Saturday when their car entered a railroad crossing and was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in north Jersey.
New York City police say a teenager is in critical condition after getting slashed in the face during a fight at a Brooklyn subway station.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
Hundreds of Yonkers families have been without gas for three months, and many are frustrated as the problem stretches into the holiday season.
New York City police say a teenager is in critical condition after getting slashed in the face during a fight at a Brooklyn subway station.
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
Hundreds of Yonkers families have been without gas for three months, and many are frustrated as the problem stretches into the holiday season.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
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.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
Daniel Jones has been released by the New York Giants after the team announced Tommy DeVito is taking over as the starting quarterback.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
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.
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."
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
NYPD said the slashing suspect escaped after running back into the subway station in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS New York and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey are partnering up again at the annual Turkey Drive to help feed families this holiday season. Our teams are helping collect donations at three locations.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your weather forecast for November 22 at 11 p.m.
Weather in the Tri-State Area and across the country caused some airport delays Friday as travelers headed to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports on another potential worry for the travel week ahead.
